Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote

Overview

Author Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team offering remote, virtual-first care to seniors with serious mental illness (SMI). This LCSW will be instrumental in delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to a vulnerable population, leveraging their expertise in mental health to improve patient outcomes. The role requires a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with SMI and the ability to provide tailored interventions through a telehealth platform.

In Short

• Conduct virtual initial assessments and ongoing care for seniors with serious mental illness (SMI), in collaboration with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans, which may include coordinating psychotherapy or other treatment modalities, and assessing the need for referrals to specialized care.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of patients, including their physical health, behavioral health, and social well-being.
• Provide patient care and education tailored to the individual’s age, abilities, educational background, and cultural context, often involving family members in the care process.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians (PCPs) and other medical professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to patient health.
• Offer timely psychiatric urgent care and be responsive to patients’ immediate needs.
• Document all clinical work comprehensively and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adapt to a novel care delivery paradigm and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Current LCSW licensure in Florida with eligibility for Texas licensure.
• 3-5 years of experience post-licensure.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Comfortable navigating the dynamic landscape of a startup environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining professional patient-caregiver relationships.
• Skilled in engaging patients and caregivers through telehealth and telephonic communication.
• Proficient in screening and differential diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experienced in developing comprehensive treatment plans for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledgeable in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and behavioral interventions, such as motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, and behavioral activation, tailored to individual mental health needs.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (401k) Plan up to 3.5% company match
• Low cost benefits package for employee and dependents (medical/ dental/ vision/ STD/ Life Insurance)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year with (2) additional flex holidays .. 11 in total!
• Performance-based bonuses
• and more!