Licensed Clinical Social Worker

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Our Behavioral Health team provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families of all ages. We focus on integrated, patient-centered care in collaboration with our primary care and specialty providers, ensuring continuity of mental and physical health services.

Mission for Position

Provide integrated, clinic-based behavioral health assessments and therapy services to children, adults, and families with a focus on improving emotional well-being and overall health outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to evaluate patient needs, functioning, and treatment goals
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for patients referred by LHS clinic providers
• Develop and update treatment plans based on ongoing assessments
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Services Admissions Specialist for scheduling, utilization review, and insurance authorization
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system (within five days of service)
• Respond effectively to patient crises and develop individualized intervention strategies
• Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to records release protocols and licensing requirements
• Participate in clinical consultations, staff meetings, and team collaboration
• Deliver educational in-services to staff, the professional community, or public as directed
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and strong communication in patient and team interactions

Position Type

• This is a full-time position.
• Days- 8:00am-5:00pm

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Maintains professionalism and composure during crisis situations
• Communicates clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Upholds therapeutic boundaries and patient confidentiality
• Is organized, resilient, and committed to ethical, patient-focused care
• Trained in multiple treatment philosophies to address diverse patient needs

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide!

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Craig Wolhowe to discuss the possibilities further:

Craig Wolhowe, V.P. of Clinics and Providers

P: 218-894-8179-8600

E: craigwolhowe@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

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