Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Albany Community Health Clinic

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!JOB TITLE : Licensed Clinical Social WorkerJOB PURPOSE : Provide direct clinical social work services to patients of the Albany Community Health Clinic. Provide direct clinical psychotherapy modalities to patients with mental illness and substance use disorders. Act as an advocate and help clients gain access to resources while confronting their issues such as mental illness, addiction, and abuse.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problems.
• Help patient and family to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Participate in daily huddles to assess needs and coordinate services.
• Address referrals from Behavioral Health Integration team utilizing warm hand-offs as able.
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals and their families.
• Participate in SBIRT program.
• Provide substance abuse counseling to individuals in the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Collaborate with UW College of Health Sciences Social Work faculty to supervise graduate and undergraduate student training opportunities in Behavioral Health Integration experiences.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Behavioral Health Integration model of care.
• Maintain current competency in social work specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct evaluations of counseling; assist in research; prepare documents for the institution.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training.
• Utilize community resources to assist patients.COMPETENCIES :
• Attention to Detail
• Sensitivity
• Stress Tolerance
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Quality Orientation
• Ability to LearnREMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY : This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work at the Albany Community Health Clinic in Laramie, WY.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Master's degreeExperience : 2 years work-related experienceRequired licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements :
• Licensure as a counselor or social worker (LPC, LCSW) or temporary licensure pending the completion of the licensure process is necessary.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
• Experience evaluating needs of adults, adolescents and / or children for mental health and / or substance use services
• Experience performing assessments, creating treatment plans and implementing care plans
• Knowledge or ability to locate resources and apply those to the needs of the patient population
• Ability to work in a team environmentREQUIRED MATERIALS : Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application : cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 1 / 23 / 2025 will receive full consideration.HIRING STATEMENT : UW is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.ABOUT LARAMIE : The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http : / / visitlaramie.org / Learn More