Social Worker / Psychologist *Flexible Schedule* - The South Bend Clinic

Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuros

Location: Eddy Street Campus; 211 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617 & Portage Rd Campus; 4440 Portage Road, South Bend, IN 46628

Hours: Full Time; Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm - *Flexible Schedule Opportunity*

Good enough isn’t for us. The South Bend Clinic's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

The South Bend Clinic works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 
• 5 CME days to attend continuing education opportunities.
• $2,000 for continuing education related to your department per year.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• 401(k) Match
• Profit-sharing program 

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?

This position is an exciting opportunity for a growth minded LCSW or Psychologist who collaborates well with treating provider(s), care management, and allied health professional team to plan and direct care according to best practice standards. This individual will be responsible for consulting and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet departmental and organizational goals, in addition to direct care responsibilities.

The LCSW or Psychologist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The LCSW or Psychologist will help the patient to understand and manage problems and challenges by identifying patient strengths as well as any resources that may be available. Treatment will be tailored to the individual needs of the patient and may include a variety of techniques.

The Journeys and Adventures that Await

Will work in a collaborative setting with access to other providers. 

• Psychotherapy
• Evaluate and diagnose patients' psychological concerns and issues according to DSM5.
• Meet with patients on a regular basis to talk about any problems, feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
• Help patient find a solution to their problems through exploration of thought patterns, behaviors, past experiences, and other influences.
• Plans and implements individualized formulation-driven empirically validated psychological interventions.
• Communicate complex/sensitive information to patients and or families if needed.
• Refer patients to other disciplines for consult and evaluations as indicated.
• Maintains current and active clinical records
• Prepare SOAP notes and documentation timely and accurately.
• Comply with organizational, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Document clinically relevant patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administers self-report scales as needed (IE: PHQ-8 PHQ-9, etc.).
• Provide evidenced based treatment and collaborate with colleagues
• Attend supervisions and meetings to stay up to date on clinical best practice.
• Complete mandatory organizational training as needed.
• Review relevant literature, synthesize evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioral health concerns.
• Act as resource to other disciplines.
• Provide psychological expertise and education to multidisciplinary team.
• Will comply with state licensure requirements.

The Experiences You Bring

LCSW:

Education/Certification/License: 

• Licensed or license eligible clinical social worker in the state of Indiana (LCSW). Graduated from a CSWE accredited program.

OR

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred. Will consider a new graduate. 
• Competence and experience with electronic charting.
• Ability to work collegially with staff members from multiple offices.
• Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to communicate in a positive, effective manner, internally and externally.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, families and client providers.
• A background and ability to work with populations with special needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and in groups.
• Exceptional time management skills, with a high level of individual initiative.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
• Can be depended upon to effectively plan and organize multiple assignments to ensure workload’s completion, yet flexible enough to handle changing schedules.

Special Demands/Requirements:

Travel between two campuses (Eddy Street & Portage Rd). Occasional, local travel may be required for off-site meetings.