The position is for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) in Connecticut, focusing on psychotherapy services in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The role involves diagnostic evaluations, individual/group therapy, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and maintaining professional relationships with staff.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide individual/group therapy for residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams at each facility, offering feedback and assistance with behavioral management techniques as needed.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, educating them on appropriate referrals to maintain and build caseloads.
- Work with other members of the interdisciplinary team assigned in each building.
- Participate in case reviews and utilization reviews as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation for patients on caseload.
Education, Licensure, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
- Master of Social Work degree
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT
- Working knowledge of the DSM V
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, including a high degree of professionalism
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in adult/geriatric psychiatry preferred