Licensed Independent Social Worker - Child & Adolescent

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their Therapist position. This position is for a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at the Medical University of South Carolina. The position will likely be split between time at MUSC in Charleston at 67 President Street, Charleston and Pediatrics Northwoods at 2070 Northbrook Blvd, North Charleston. The Candidate will operate independently but part of an overall service team comprised of MDs, residents/fellows, and other social workers.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001057 COM PSYCH Youth CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, Work Schedule Determined Upon Hire

Pay Basis/FLSA: Exempt

Location: The position will likely be split between time at MUSC in Charleston at 67 President Street, Charleston and Pediatrics Northwoods at 2070 Northbrook Blvd, North Charleston.

Required Minimum Training and Education (one of the below):

• Licensed Social Worker (LISW): Master's Degree in 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.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Master's Degree in Counseling from an accredited program.
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT): Master's Degree in Marriage/Family Therapy from an accredited program.

Preferred Experience:

Hospital experience in the area of Psychiatry is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Must be licensed to practice in South Carolina for either a LISW, LPC, or LMFT.

Degree of Supervision: Limited supervision but operates within a clinical team, which includes supervision by a clinical director (MD or PhD).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• 20% - Will provide individual and group therapy to individuals and their families. 
• 20% - Interviewing clients and or families.
• 20% - Developing and discussing proposed treatment plans with the client and detailing the recommendations and the reasoning for them.
• 20% - Monitoring and documenting the progress of clients and making service treatment plan adjustments as necessary.
• 20% - Takes comprehensive history and performs mental status examinations.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Ability to move objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

If 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.

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