Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:
Welcome to Vasco Staffing, where we believe in accelerating our clients towards new heights while forging paths to streamline productivity. Our mission is to connect organizations with unparalleled, reliable, and talented professionals, ensuring a fulfilling and reliable experience for all.

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a deep understanding of social determinants of health, and a commitment to advocating for the well-being of underserved populations. As an LCSW, you will play a vital role in providing therapy, case management, and advocacy services to clients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify clients’ strengths, needs, and treatment goals.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using a strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients to address mental health concerns, trauma, substance abuse, and other psychosocial stressors.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health crises or emergencies.
• Provide case management services, including coordinating referrals, accessing community resources, and advocating for clients’ rights and entitlements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care providers, and community agencies, to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• Advocate for social justice and systemic change to address social inequalities and barriers to mental health care access.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of OR.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure clinical experience providing therapy and case management services to diverse populations.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, with proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, including poverty, racism, discrimination, and their impact on mental health outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to cultural competence, humility, and social justice in clinical practice.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k) or pension plans, often with employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Allowance of paid vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
• Life Insurance: Coverage that provides financial protection to the employee’s beneficiaries in the event of death.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income if the employee becomes unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Pre-tax accounts that employees can use to pay for qualified medical expenses, dependent care, or save for future healthcare costs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling, support services, and resources to help employees manage personal and work-related challenges.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career advancement, training, tuition reimbursement, and skill development.
• Wellness Programs: Initiatives promoting employee health and well-being, such as gym memberships, wellness incentives, and health screenings.

If you are passionate about providing patient-centered care and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a LCSW with our healthcare team.

Vasco Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.