LCSW Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient and Residential Treatment Facility in North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

The mental health company operates as a specialized provider of community-based psychiatric services through the Assertive Community Treatment model for patients in North Carolina. The organization maintains a multidisciplinary team approach focused on delivering intensive therapeutic interventions directly in community settings rather than traditional clinical environments. The facility emphasizes coordinated care delivery and maintains strong partnerships with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment outcomes for individuals requiring ongoing behavioral health support.

About the facility location

North Carolina offers diverse attractions ranging from the renowned Biltmore Estate to scenic mountain experiences along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail. The state features entertainment venues such as the Spectrum Center, educational institutions like Duke University, and natural attractions including Lake Norman and the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Visitors can explore theme parks, participate in nature and wildlife tours, and enjoy specialized experiences like wine tours in Charlotte, with year-round recreational opportunities throughout the diverse geographic regions of the state.

About the clinician's workday

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide comprehensive community-based psychiatric support services within an ACT team environment, maintaining a caseload of up to 10 patients requiring intensive therapeutic intervention. The clinician will deliver individual therapy sessions, crisis intervention services, and psychosocial rehabilitation in home and community settings while conducting thorough biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Primary responsibilities include coordinating care with psychiatrists, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to monitor behavioral health symptoms and support medication adherence. The position requires maintaining detailed documentation of all therapeutic interactions and active participation in team meetings and case consultations within the ACT framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10 per week
• Support staff: Multidisciplinary ACT team members including psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: ACTT patients requiring community-based psychiatric support and behavioral health services
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and ACT team protocols
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation protocols for ACTT patients

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