Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Dr. Springer
Company: Imperial Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Dr. Springer This position is:
Full Time Monday - Friday Position Location: Lake Charles, LA
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Under the Supervision of Dr. Springer,
the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), provides services to
patients within Dr. Springer's primary care setting. The LCSW
functions as an integral member of a team delivering a variety of
services to patients referred by a primary care provider. The LCSW
engages in population-based education, prevention and early
intervention with patients, and participates in chronic disease
management, including psychosocial assessments to identify
emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related
to their, illness, treatment, and or life situation. SUPERVISION
REQUIRED: Reports to department/practice manager and/or physician.
SUPERVISON FUNCTIONS: This position does not supervise any
employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Work effectively in a fast-paced
primary care environment. Displays exceptional interpersonal skills
as part of a multi-disciplinary personnel team. Provides clinical
assessment, patient care planning and effective treatment
implementation to adults and families. Work collaboratively with
patients and family members using a wellness, recovery or
resilient-based approach and engage patients in treatment pathways
and/or brief psychotherapy when indicated. Complete brief
diagnostic assessments for mental health and other co-occurring
addictive or medical disorders. Monitors and coordinates the
delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral
care, including linking with other treatment providers not only
within the primary care setting but, with the patient's permission,
outside it as well. Provides patients with self-management skills
and educational information needed so they can be full participants
in their own treatment. Provide and communicate recommendations for
interventions. Collaborates with the provider and the patient.
Provides relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients
in person, by phone, or by correspondence as approved by Supervisor
and only after receiving the patients signed release of information
consent for that specific individual. Work collaboratively with a
wide range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines to assess
patient and family needs, design effective care planning or service
goals or medical treatment plans regarding utilization of
additional resources. Oversee CPS case management. Demonstrate
multicultural skills, knowledge and experience, including the
influence of cultural issues and providing services with
appropriate cultural context. Ability to respond to common inquires
or complaints from patients and family members. Develops a
therapeutic relationship with the patient, families and caretakers,
as assigned by the supervisor, to enhance effective treatment
delivery. Facilitate education, support groups and referrals.
Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports and
document patient medical charts as needed which include diagnostic
and treatment recommendations, discharge planning and follow-up
services. Assess patients and their families in understanding and
coping with emotional and social problems. Advise patients of
available community resources and act as a liaison and/or advocate
for patient/families to use the available services/resources
effectively. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
or requested. EXPERIENCE : Two years' experience providing clinical
services in the mental health field. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
Master's Degree Louisiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker SKILLS
REQUIRED: Relating in a professional manner and handle confidential
information and protected health information. Performing behavioral
health evaluations along with complex social and psychotherapy work
with patients. Preparing clear concise casework records; make
recommendations based on information; organize and manage caseload.
Good organizational skills. Proper spelling and use of medical
terminology. A high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion,
and decision making. Analyzing situations accurately and taking
effective action. Establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with employees, patients, families, and community.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic
medical/health records.
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