Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Position Summary

As a member of the Care Team, the LCSW will provide support and mental health services to patient population as

requested or initiated by provider/patient. LCSW will provide community resources and coordinate referrals as

indicated.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1, Provide on demand integrated care consults to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced health center setting in

collaboration with medical care team. Population can include pediatrics, family practice, geriatrics and/or prenatal

patients. Consults provided from a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework. Services include screenings, support, brief

interventions, and referrals as deemed appropriate.

• Provide psychoeducational information as appropriate for patients and/or family members or accompanying

caregivers

• Provide traditional counseling services and support to patients and family members.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with related psychopharmacology
• Collaborate alongside behavioral health team to ensure holistic health care and support of medical team.
• Provide training to staff as needed
• Remain current and knowledgeable about local and regional resources for mental health and substance abuse

treatment, developing collaborative relationships where possible

• Participate in outreach educational activities in the community as needed
• Maintain a regular schedule at assigned clinic in collaboration with treatment team
• Participate in quality improvement projects as assigned
• Participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned

Compliance and documentation

• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all service rendered in the electronic medical record for

every patient.

• Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO regulations for safety,

infection control, equipment operation, confidentiality, and other applicable areas (e.g., patient identification and

standard precautions).

• Participate in proficiency testing as required by NOELA or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of

care are being maintained.

Required Skills or Abilities*

• Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary care team
• Good physical stamina and an ability to be standing most of the day.
• Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and

temperaments represented among NOELA staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism in

all they do.

• Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions,

proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness learn from others.

• An ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the needs and mission of

the clinic.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including unanticipated changes to working schedules or

locations.

• Adequate written and verbal communication skills for communicating coherently and professionally with

patients and co-workers.

• Conscientious of departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and able to embrace and personify

the mission of NOELA.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

Master's Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work

Current LCSW Louisiana licensure

Current CPR Certification

HIPPA Compliance

Bilingual ability preferred

Experience in integrated care setting preferred