Must be: Master’s Degree- Board approved LICSW, LPC
Who We Are
Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. (PHRI) is a leading behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families across the District of Columbia and Maryland. We provide high-quality, person-centered services and rely on accurate insurance verification to ensure our Consumers receive timely access to care without disruption.
What You'll Do
- Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director this position will assess a patient’s functional status and provide psychotherapy services.
- During these assessments, the Provider will determine the patient’s eligibility for services and support systems provided to eligible individuals.
- The Provider will utilize empirically verified interventions to assess what type of treatment episode an incoming patient would benefit from.
- As an effective member of the treatment team the psychoeducational clinician participates in treatment team meetings, conducts various treatment programs, utilizes treatment curriculum, and interacts with clients utilizing didactic and directive interventions.
- He/she will also complete all clinical documentation and work cooperatively with other team members to improve the symptoms of those assigned to his or her caseload.
- Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload recommends changes in office practices or procedures.
- What You'll Bring
- Perform a full range of clinical social work services in support of the patient’s primary therapist/treatment team.
- Completes psychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, outpatient assessments, person-centered treatment plans, family/individual therapy; and assists in program development and implementation.
- Provide the professional expertise necessary to make determinations regarding patient eligibility.
- Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns.
- Coordinate with Primary Care Physicians and other allied professionals.
- Interacts with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
- Make recommendations related to the care needs regarding the clients’ health and safety welfare.
- Develops and assists in the implementation of discharge and aftercare plans.
- To provide the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes and billing and submit documentation as specified MHRS and PHRI standards.
- Required Qualification
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or related discipline is required.
- Must have one of the following certifications: Master’s Degree- Board approved LICSW, LPC
- Must have at least 1 - 4 years of work experience in adolescent counseling and DSM-V diagnosis, to include crisis management, intensive case management, individual and/or family therapy, skill training, and other rehabilitation supports preferred for at-risk and adults.
- Must have at least 2 years of work experience with a mental health rehabilitative services program.
- Approximately two years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans for psychiatric patients. Experience facilitating patients’ access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups is required.
- Core Competencies
- Technical Capacity
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Thoroughness
- Collaboration Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Flexibility
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is position can be Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible (Independent Contractor).
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. All employees must complete Form I-9 within three days of hire and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.
Aap/Eeo statement
It is the policy of Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
