MUSCP Licensed Social Worker (LISW)Licensed Counselor (LPC) Psychiatry Community Clinic at Medical University of South Carolina

Job Description SummaryThe Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) reports to the Division Director. Provide a wide variety of direct therapeutic social worker services in an outpatient psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment active treatment case management and related documentation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.EntityUniversity Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC001046 COM PSYCH Forensics CCPay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-29Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionJob PurposeThe Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) reports to the Division Director. Provide a wide variety of direct therapeutic social worker services in an outpatient psychiatric setting for a complex caseload of patients including psychosocial assessment active treatment case management and related documentation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.Required Minimum Training and Education Masters degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or from a social work program or social welfare program offered by a regionally accredited institution and three years professional social work experience one of which must have included supervisory or administrative experience. Masters degree in counseling from an accredited counseling program.Preferred experiencePrevious LISW or LPC experience preferred. Hospital experience in the area of Psychiatry is preferred.Degree of SupervisionLISW or LPC will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.Required Licensure Certifications RegistrationsMust have a active/valid South Carolina (SC) LPC or LISW license or be eligible to get these licenses before credentialing date and start date.Job Duties/Tasks35% - Provides individual and group therapy to adult patients in an outpatient community psychiatry treatment clinic located within an academic medical center.35% - Interviews client family and any other providers to assess the patients level of functioning strengths and deficits and emotional status. Develops a comprehensive picture of the clients service and treatment needs.30% - Serves as a member of the treatment team in the diagnostic evaluation of clients and the identification of treatment objectives.Physical RequirementsContinuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.Additional Job DescriptionEducation: Masters or Doctorate degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program. Work Experience: 4-6 yearsLicensure: Current SC LISW or LPC licenseIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1