Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) provides advanced clinical social work services within an outpatient behavioral health setting. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care for individuals with behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The LCSW or LMFT functions as an independent clinician and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to support high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments for patients.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical best practices and patient goals.
• Deliver brief interventions, behavioral health consultations, and same-day support as part of integrated care workflows.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and coordination of higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative care planning with medical and behavioral health providers.
• Address social determinants of health by connecting patients to community resources, support services, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable state and federal regulations, including HIPAA, professional ethical standards, and licensing board requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance metrics, and program development activities as assigned.
• Provide clinical consultation to staff and support the development of best practices within the behavioral health program.
• May provide clinical supervision to associate-level social workers, if approved and designated by the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health, outpatient care, or related settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, evidence-based therapeutic practices, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, treatment planning, and care coordination.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.

Experience

• Experience in integrated primary care, community mental health, or outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Training or experience in specialized treatment areas such as trauma, co-occurring disorders, family therapy, etc.