Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

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Weeks Medical Center is seeking a full-time Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker to join the Behavioral Health team.

  • Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (negotiable full-time hours depending on staffing)
  • Backed up after-hours by 24-hour helpline (211) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Average current wait time for new patients is 3-4 weeks for therapy, and 0 days for med management and substance use disorder treatment.
  • Work out of the Whitefield and Lancaster locations
  • Competitive salary based on experience and productivity component.
  • Sign on, and relocation bonus 

Position Summary
In collaboration with our team of 3 Master's Prepared LADC, 2 Licensed Social Workers, 2 Psych NP, 4 Case Managers, 3 Consulting Psychiatrists and 1 Consulting Psychologist, 4 designated MAs/Recovery Coaches and 3 Team Leaders, this provider will address social, emotional and financial issues, adjustments, and complications of illness resulting in barriers to treatment, risk to patient health / safety, and obstacles to continuing care. Provide assessment, counseling, information, referrals, and advocacy services, as well as provide other resource assistance to patients either directly or through consultation. WMC is a NHSC certified site.

Qualifications

LICSW:
  • M.S.W. from accredited School of social work
  • Current state license or eligible
  • Minimum of 2 years post graduate practice in a health care setting
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required
  • Maintains a good working relationship with all levels of personnel, medical staff, administration, and public
  • Must have SUD experience