Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Klamath Falls, OR - The Doc Hunters
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
About the Job
LCSW needed in Beautiful Klamath Falls, OR
Join a team of providers who enjoy living as much as they do caring for others. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for this team you have the opportunity to give back to your community and live in a beautiful area where you can enjoy life as much as your work. If you are an active, outdoorsy, full of life LCSW looking for an opportunity with a beautiful setting, this is the location for you.
Key Responsibilities
§ Work with primary care providers, in a consultative manner, to recognize, treat and manage mental disorders, psychosocial problems, and chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
§ Conduct intake assessments of mental and behavioral conditions, and provide brief supportive counseling to the clinic patient when needed.
§ Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
§ Provide emergency telephone counseling services when necessary.
§ Refer the patient to an in-house counselor and/or psychiatrist as indicated.
§ Refer and coordinate care with community behavioral health specialists when necessary.
§ Teach care, prevention, and treatment enhancement technique to patients, families, and staff.
§ Maintain timely, accurate and appropriate records.
§ Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
§ Current Oregon State Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
§ Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
§ Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
§ Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
§ Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
What you can expect:
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: § Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field. § Current Oregon State Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. § Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions. § Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions. § Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff. § Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.