Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social Worker: LCSW - Geriatric Psych

About Behavioral Care Solutions: We are a growing company. Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Midwest, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and expanding.

We have immediate openings for Clinical Social Workers who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric behavioral health.

Job Description

• Provide direct psycho-social services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of nursing home residents.
• Includes individual, group, and family therapies.
• See 10 - 15 patients per day. Can flex and see more or less to accommodate scheduling as needed, focusing on work-life balance.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice and quality outcomes as well as assure continuity of care.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and medically necessary documentation of clinical contacts.
• Direct clinical role.

Requirements

• LCSW; Masters from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience.
• Full State license.
• Superior communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers, and other relevant professional contacts.
• Proficient with use of technology (medical records, Word, Excel, etc.).
• 1+ years' experience providing mental health services, particularly in healthcare settings in nursing homes is a plus.
• Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care, and documentation is a plus.

Benefits

• Daytime position; M-F with flexibility as arranged with practice manager.
• Autonomy within facilities and with clinical support and supervision.
• Direct clinical contacts with elders and marginalized clients.
• Dedicated practice manager for scheduling, authorizations, operational support.
• Interdisciplinary team approach.
• Electronic charting with modern medical record.
• Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefits (for full-time).

Community Overview

Carmel, IN offers a vibrant community with a focus on quality living and access to various amenities.