LCSW - LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Suncoast Community Health Center - Plant City, FL

Plant City, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions, including crisis intervention. This role involves conducting thorough psychosocial assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for patients. The social worker will collaborate with medical staff to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to care and provide case management services, making referrals to resource agencies and offering feedback to ensure coordinated support for patients. Additionally, the position includes overseeing staff scheduling, caseload assignments, and professional development initiatives. The social worker will design and implement behavioral health programs aligned with the FQHC's mission, while monitoring outcomes and recommending enhancements based on patient and community needs. Staying updated on trends, best practices, and behavioral health regulations is essential to guide program improvements. Compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, is required, along with maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. The social worker will participate in audits, quality assurance reviews, care management meetings, and team discussions to uphold service standards. Developing partnerships with community organizations to enhance patient resources and support is also a key responsibility. Advocacy for patient needs within the organization and the healthcare system is expected, as well as representing the behavioral health department in meetings, initiatives, and strategic planning. The social worker will create and lead staff training programs on behavioral health topics, serving as a clinical resource and mentor for the team, and provide crisis intervention and brief treatment sessions when required. Additional tasks may be performed as needed to support the centers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions, including crisis intervention.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to care.
• Provide case management services, make referrals to resource agencies, and offer feedback to ensure coordinated support for patients.
• Oversee staff scheduling, caseload assignments, and professional development initiatives.
• Design and implement behavioral health programs aligned with the FQHC's mission, while monitoring outcomes and recommending enhancements based on patient and community needs.
• Stay updated on trends, best practices, and behavioral health regulations to guide program improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance reviews, care management meetings, and team discussions to uphold service standards.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to enhance patient resources and support.
• Advocate for patient needs within the organization and the healthcare system.
• Represent the behavioral health department in meetings, initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Create and lead staff training programs on behavioral health topics, serving as a clinical resource and mentor for the team.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief treatment sessions when required.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Current Florida LCSW license.
• Experienced in substance abuse counseling and knowledgeable in interpreting documents such as safety rules, operational instructions, and procedure manuals.
• BLS is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and strategies.
• Adept at interpreting and applying instructions delivered in various formats, including written, oral, and scheduled.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, and experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local behavioral health laws.
• Detail-oriented in maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, with familiarity in electronic health record (EHR) systems and data management.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving regulations, technologies, and organizational priorities, with the capacity to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare setting.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Competent in preparing routine reports, speaking effectively, and solving practical problems with limited standardization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure.
• Ability to perform precise manipulations through the regular use of office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.