Licensed Masters Social Worker-LMSW Rockville, MD Shady Grove Medical Center

Behavioral Health Clinician

Join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Clinician, where you will conduct evaluations, treatment planning, referrals, care management, individual follow-up, and group therapy with target populations. Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and outside agencies to provide comprehensive care.

Job Description

• Complete mental status and psychosocial assessments of members.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and classes, in person and through telemedicine, implementing goal-specific and measurable treatment plans.
• Evaluate, counsel, and refer members to more appropriate mental health providers or community resources when indicated.
• Provide urgent care and crisis intervention as needed.
• Offer more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
• Conduct case management and member outreach as assigned.
• Communicate with Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers, and other Kaiser Permanente providers and agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
• Prepare and submit reports on mental health activities as requested.
• Participate in staff development meetings, individual supervision, and group supervision.
• Participate in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
• Manage panel and practice management within departmental guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post-hire.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (Maryland) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (Maryland) within 36 months of hire OR Clinical Professional Counselor License (Maryland) within 36 months of hire.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Social Worker License (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Professional Counselor License (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia) within 36 months of hire.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Professional Counselor License (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Independent Clinical Social Worker License (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• Be eligible to register with the state licensing board to begin supervision towards independent practice licensure.
• Prior completion of a practicum and/or internship in a clinical setting.
• Able to rapidly adapt to change.
• Must work a schedule that would accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours annually.
• Treatment planning expertise.
• Understanding of assessment and diagnostic principles.
• Must be familiar with the DSM-V TR as a means of diagnosis.
• Experience with individual and group counseling during practicum/internship.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
• Customer focus and strong ability to function as a team member.
• Efficient and effective practice management in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Must complete Vistelar (or assigned crisis management program) training within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing individual and group therapy during graduate degree preferred.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and/or risk assessments during graduate degree preferred.
• Experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
• Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
• Experience working with Eating Disorder, OCD, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder populations preferred.

Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working hours start: 08:00 AM
• Working hours end: 07:00 PM

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.