About this role
Licensed social work clinician in an inpatient psychiatric setting providing crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals. The role supports patients and families with social work services and treatment planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups; communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams; crisis intervention; individual/couples/family counseling; provide information and referrals as needed
Technical Overview
Non-technical clinical role focused on psychosocial therapies and care coordination.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional (LSW/LCSW/LPC) with at least 2 years in a psychiatric setting, skilled in crisis intervention and multiple therapy modalities (individual, family, group). Strong communication and referral abilities are essential for coordinating care in an inpatient environment.
Must-Have Skills
Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health fieldLicensed in their discipline (LSWLCSWLPC)Minimum two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facilityKnowledge of crisis intervention proceduresKnowledge of therapeutic planning and techniquesAbility to conduct individual/couples/family counseling
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in family and group therapiesStrong clinical assessment skills
Required Skills
Master's Degree in Social WorkLicensed (LSW/LCSW/LPC)crisis interventionshort-term therapyindividual counselingcouples counselingfamily counselinggroup therapytherapeutic planninginformation and referralscrisis intervention procedures
Hard Skills
Social workcrisis interventionshort-term therapyindividual counselingcouples counselingfamily counselinggroup therapy techniquestherapeutic planninginformation and referralscrisis intervention proceduresassessment and referrals with community agencies
Soft Skills
Effective communicationEmpathyInterpersonal skillsTeamworkCrisis managementProblem solvingCultural sensitivity
Certifications
Required
LSW (Licensed Social Worker)LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Keywords for Your Resume
Program TherapistLicensedLSWLCSWLPCLCADCSocial Worktherapistcrisis interventionshort-term therapyindividual counselingcouples counselingfamily counselinggroup therapytherapeutic planninginformation and referralspsychiatric health care facilityinpatienttreatment planningcare coordinationeducationreferralslicensedlswlcswlpclcadcsocial work
Deal Breakers
Must hold a state license (LSW/LCSW/LPC) in their discipline, Master's Degree in Social Work or related field
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