Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Therapist

Potomac Pediatrics is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who can provide compassionate and collaborative therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and young adults. This position provides weekly clinical supervision and requires a desire to work towards independent clinical licensure.  In addition to clinical supervision, further opportunities for training will be available.
Job Duties:

• Provides quality therapy to assigned patient caseload.
• Conducts intake assessments, assesses medical and clinical status of patients, and establishes appropriate diagnosis according to DSM-5 standards and definitions.
• Develops treatment plans based on intake and diagnosis to establish clear and measurable goals and objectives for client treatment.
• Interfaces and collaborates with Staff Psychiatrist, patient’s Pediatrician and other clinical staff as needed.
• Ensures clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner throughout the course of treatment
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Master of Social Work from college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Active Maryland Social Worker license (LMSW) required and demonstrated interest in working towards an independent clinical license (LCSW-C)
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health and substance abuse
• Knowledge of psychosocial disorders, diagnoses, therapies, and childhood development
• Ability to diagnosis patients utilizing the DSM-5
• Demonstrated interest in working with children, adolescents and young adults in a therapeutic setting.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques preferred

Hours: Flexible, will require 2 evening shifts per week with office closing at 7pm

We offer FREE CLINICAL SUPERVISION, training opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, fun and collaborative team environment, and opportunities for personal growth and professional development.