Licensed Social Worker (lisw) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Women's Reproductive Health Division (wrbhd)

Licensed Social Worker (LISW) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Women's Reproductive Health Division (WRBHD)

Charleston, South Carolina

Licensed Social Worker (LISW) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Women's Reproductive Health Division (WRBHD)

MUSC is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work collaboratively within an integrated behavioral health program and provide evidence-based psychotherapies to pregnant and postpartum women with mental health and substance use disorders. The position entails providing psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention, as appropriate, to peripartum women with mental health and substance use disorders. The candidate may also at time provide brief supportive therapy and therapy for perinatal grief and loss. Services are provided in-person or via telemedicine. The candidate is responsible for communicating with the mental health, obstetric and/or pediatric providers to ensure care is coordinated and treatment plans are communicated effectively to all involved providers.

The candidate will work collaboratively within an integrated behavioral health program and provide evidence-based psychotherapies to pregnant and postpartum women with mental health and substance use disorders. The position entails providing psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention, as appropriate, to peripartum women with mental health and substance use disorders. The candidate may also at time provide brief supportive therapy and therapy for perinatal grief and loss. Services are provided in-person or via telemedicine. The candidate is responsible for communicating with the mental health, obstetric and/or pediatric providers to ensure care is coordinated and treatment plans are communicated effectively to all involved providers.

• 20% - Provide individual evidence-based psychotherapies primarily in an outpatient setting in-person or via telemedicine.
• 20% - Provide group-based evidence-based psychotherapies primarily in an outpatient setting in-person or via telemedicine.
• 20% - Coordinate care and effectively communicate treatment and treatment plans with other healthcare providers (i.e., Ob/Gyns, Pediatricians, other mental health and substance use disorder providers). Attend relevant team meetings and conferences.
• 20% - May be asked to assist with conducting brief assessments, motivational interviewing and arranging mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• 20% - May be asked to provide therapy on inpatient services for peripartum women.

Master's degree or Doctorate in social work from an accredited program required. At least 4 years of related work experience required. Prior experience delivering evidence-based therapies for mental health and substance use disorders is required. Prior work within integrated behavioral health care models, facilitating groups, and/or work with peripartum women is ideal. Provider should be able to work independently. Must have a valid South Carolina LISW or LPC license.

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.