HERE IS A GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WORKING WITH AN AGENCY THAT HAS BEEN A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING SERVICES FOR OVER 100 YEARS. 

LET YOUR PASSION BE YOUR PURPOSE.

**PLEASE READ, ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS NEED TO APPLY**

POSITION SUMMARY

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional therapeutic services to individuals, families, or groups receiving services within the Migrant Support Services Program at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area in one (1)  of three (3) locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

The incumbent will be required to work 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; however, schedule could be flexible and vary with some evenings, nights and/or weekends required.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, and diagnosis of clients’ history of trauma, acuity, strengths, and therapy needs.
• Develop family-centered and culturally appropriate treatment plans and provide outpatient services to include:  individual counseling, family counseling/training, and/or group counseling, using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Work cooperatively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team, either internally within the agency or externally in the larger community.
• Develop, facilitate, and effectively present program curricula for classes or groups on human trafficking, substance abuse/mental health, and other topics.
• Responsible for clinical documentation, i.e., progress notes, patient assessments, service/treatment plans, and other forms/records as required in a timely manner. Maintain detailed case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with the Migrant Support Services Program standards.
• Participate in actively soliciting feedback from program participants through distributing satisfaction surveys or other approved means.   
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCPC or RN with mental health counseling and case management experience;
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker must hold dual licenses in the District of Columbia and Maryland, if not, be willing to obtain licensure in either state not licensed;
  • LCPC must have completed an accredited program with certificate and licensure in Maryland and/or Virginia and willing to obtain licensure in the District of Columbia;
  • RN must be licensed in Maryland and/or Virginia and willing to obtain licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience working with vulnerable or migrant populations.
• Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good communication skills, “active” listening skills, and attitude.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Proficient in use of data collection, electronic medical record database, Microsoft Office products & Google tools.
• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality; compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• All applicants are subject to satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and Federal/State background investigations and clearances.
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.      
• Valid driver’s license.
• A personal vehicle or access to a vehicle is required.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken language), IS A MUST.

JUST SOME OF THE AMAZING BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Fun, Friendly Work Environment
• Flexible Work Schedule with Teleworking Available
• Paid Training
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Time Off 
• Two (2) Floating Holidays Yearly
• Reimbursable Expenses

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or military service.