Position: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)-Wyoming
Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a key member of the primary care team, supporting patients at the Rural Health Clinic with both medical and behavioral health needs. They provide assessments, evidence-based interventions, and psychoeducation tailored to individual goals.
The LCSW offers specialized care for mental health, emotional, behavioral, and substance use issues, and participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and therapy for individuals and families.
In collaboration with care managers and community health workers, the LCSW helps address social needs and connects patients with supportive services. This role requires flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, nontraditional clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient interviews and assessments to inform individualized care plans.
- Provide screening, assessment, and evidence-based treatment for behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
- Utilize standardized screening tools and best practices (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, SBIRT).
- Participate in collaborative, team-based care for the management of chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity).
- Identify “at-risk” patients and develop preventative care strategies to mitigate future health complications.
- Administer Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessments, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, and deliver individual and family psychotherapy.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Apply evidence-based psychosocial interventions for common behavioral health and substance use issues.
- Document all patient interactions accurately and promptly within Electronic Health Records (EHR) and communicate essential information to the care team.
- Monitor patient health outcomes at both individual and population levels.
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community and behavioral health resources.
- Tailor services to meet linguistic and cultural needs, promoting inclusive care delivery.
- Stay current with applicable laws, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements relevant to clinical practice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all professional duties and interactions.
- Operate a range of digital tools, including EHR systems, care coordination platforms, and video conferencing technologies.
- Educate patients on the use of telehealth equipment and support virtual care delivery.
- Address complex and evolving situations using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations and patient care.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Active and unrestricted LCSW license in the State of Wyoming.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience.
Preferred:
- Experience in a medical setting, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or Rural Health Clinic (RHC).
- Prior experience serving diverse patient populations.
- Background in integrated behavioral health care models.