Licensed Professional Counselor

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The LPC is a licensed independent clinical social worker who serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorder(s). The LPC possesses a high level of skill in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD). The LPC conducts mental health evaluations to enhance the behavioral health treatment plan development and services for detainees with SMI/SMD to include referral to acute and/or inpatient mental health care as clinically determined.

The LPC provides direct mental services, including on-site counseling, individual and group psychotherapy within diverse therapeutic modalities, substance abuse education, and behavioral analysis for detainees identified with mental health and substance use problems. The LPC conducts specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community model. The LPC consults with medical, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to conduct and provide education and training on continuity of care, treatment, monitoring and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses.

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Minimum of one-year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required.

• A current, permanent, full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located.
• LPC or LCSW Certification.
• This position requires privileging.
• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association® or the American Red Cross.
• Experience implementing and managing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model. (Preferred, not required)
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural awareness.
• Integrity and honesty.

• Knowledge of the case management process commensurate with training and education at the master's level.
• Knowledge of and experience in the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various social work treatment and diagnostic modalities.
• Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to implement and manage services within a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment unit.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model.
• Knowledge of a diverse set of group and individual therapeutic modalities (examples include, but are not limited to art, music, drama, creative‑writing, life skills, etc.).
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi‑lingual environment.
• Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English and/or Spanish (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co‑workers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web‑based training and communications.
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act)…