LCSW for Portsmouth Naval Medical Licensed Clinical Social Worker at MDPerm

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Psychosocial Assessments, Discharge Planning, Consultation Services, Clinical Documentation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia Overview Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a primary mental health therapist within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP). This is a full-time outpatient role in which the LCSW independently provides diagnostic assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and care coordination services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The position emphasizes guideline-based treatment, clinical autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary military healthcare team. Schedule & Work Hours Full-Time | On-Site Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM No weekends No on-call requirement Clinical Focus & Therapeutic Modalities The LCSW provides in-depth mental health diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment approaches, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Key Responsibilities Independently function as the primary mental health therapist in an outpatient behavioral health setting Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs, strengths, and available family or community resources Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based clinical modalities Assess and treat patients experiencing chronic and acute medical, psychological, and substance-related conditions Provide counseling to patients and families related to adjustment, functional limitations, and ongoing treatment needs Develop and implement discharge plans, follow-up care, and care transitions to other healthcare facilities (e.g., VA facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes) Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with civilian health and social service agencies Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge planning, and follow-up care Deliver crisis intervention services as needed Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards Qualifications Education Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with a clinical focus Licensure Current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license License may be held in any U.S. state Experience Minimum two (2) years of full-time post–independent licensure clinical experience Why Join NMCP SARP? This role offers the opportunity to practice independently within a structured outpatient substance abuse treatment program while supporting service members and beneficiaries. Providers enjoy a predictable weekday schedule, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to deliver meaningful, evidence-based care. MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Responsibilities

The LCSW will function as the primary mental health therapist, conducting comprehensive assessments and providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They will also coordinate care and provide consultation services to other healthcare staff.