Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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At Author Health, we’re revolutionizing how mental health care is delivered, and we want you to be part of it! Our mission is to bring compassionate, high-quality care to people with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and dementia, including older adults.

We don’t just treat symptoms. We treat people – fully, holistically, and with heart! Through our virtual-first, innovative care model, we deliver community-based wrap-around outpatient mental health care inclusive of psychiatric, psychotherapeutic and care management services. We partner with primary care providers, hospitals, families, and caregivers to keep patients out of the hospital and empower them to live healthier, more connected lives.

At Author, inclusivity isn’t a checkbox. It’s how we build trust and drive better outcomes! We honor the unique cultures, identities, and stories that shape every patient’s experience, and we’re creating a workplace where team members can show up as their full selves, too.

If you’re driven by purpose, ready to shake up the status quo, and eager to make a real impact in people’s lives, we’d love to meet you. Let’s build the future of mental health care together!

$85,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Author Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team offering remote, virtual-first care to seniors with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD). This LCSW will be instrumental in delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to a vulnerable population, leveraging their expertise in mental health to improve patient outcomes. The role requires a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with SMI and the ability to provide tailored interventions through a telehealth platform.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 30-40 hours per week.

• Conduct virtual initial assessments and ongoing care for seniors with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD), in collaboration with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans, which may include coordinating psychotherapy or other treatment modalities, and assessing the need for referrals to specialized care.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of patients, including their physical health, behavioral health, and social well-being.
• Provide patient care and education tailored to the individual’s age, abilities, educational background, and cultural context, often involving family members in the care process.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians (PCPs) and other medical professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to patient health.
• Offer timely psychiatric urgent care and be responsive to patients’ immediate needs.
• Document all clinical work comprehensively and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adapt to a novel care delivery paradigm and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Current LCSW licensure in Florida with eligibility for Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Arizona licensure.
• 3-5 years of experience post-licensure.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred)

• Comfortable navigating the dynamic landscape of a startup environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining professional patient‑caregiver relationships.
• Skilled in engaging patients and caregivers through telehealth and telephonic communication.

• Proficient in screening and differential diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experienced in developing comprehensive treatment plans for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledgeable in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and behavioral interventions, such as motivational interviewing, problem‑solving treatment, and behavioral activation, tailored to individual mental health needs.

This role is fully remote. Physical…