Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Contract Job at Prairie Band, LLC, San Fidel, NM

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  • Prairie Band, LLC
  • San Fidel, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


Description:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Contract
Pueblo of Acoma, NM

Description
Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker seeking a rewarding contract opportunity where your clinical expertise helps change lives? The New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), located in the Pueblo of Acoma, NM, is looking for a compassionate and experienced LCSW to join our behavioral health team. This contract position offers the chance to provide meaningful care to Native American adolescents in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed environment.

About the Opportunity:
As our Contract LCSW, you'll support the delivery of integrated behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary residential treatment center. You will provide therapeutic services, case management, discharge planning, and community collaboration to support clients affected by substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.

Position Details:

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm (OT may be available with prior approval)
  • Setting: Residential adolescent treatment center at NSRTC
  • Contract Type: Full-time 1099 contract
  • Length: Base year with four option years, subject to background clearance
  • Start Date: As soon as federal clearance is completed
  • Local candidates welcome

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to adolescent clients
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations
  • Develop and implement treatment and discharge plans in coordination with the behavioral health team
  • Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed
  • Coordinate with internal providers and external agencies to ensure continuity of care
  • Engage in outreach services including telehealth and community-based visits when appropriate
  • Complete timely and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system
  • Participate in case staffing, treatment team meetings, and quality assurance activities
  • Provide culturally competent care by incorporating tribal traditions and values into treatment
  • Educate families and support systems about behavioral health needs and recovery options

Qualifications:

  • Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited institution
  • Active, unrestricted LCSW license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, preferably with adolescents
  • Experience in substance use, trauma-informed care, and dual diagnosis treatment
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Must pass a Level I and II fingerprint-based federal background investigation
  • Knowledge of DSM and ICD criteria and behavioral health best practices
  • Experience with Native American or tribal health systems preferred
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Proficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
  • Willing to comply with all state, federal, and IHS regulations for social work services
  • Must complete required IHS training, including child protection, trauma-informed care, and security awareness

Why Work With Us?

  • Meaningful work supporting Native youth and families
  • Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
  • Consistent weekday schedule with opportunities for extended service
  • Opportunity to provide care in a culturally rich and scenic setting
  • Located in beautiful central New Mexico with access to both rural and metropolitan communities

Additional Duties:
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the treatment center and supervision team. The position is subject to CARF and CMS accreditation standards.

Indian Preference Exercised:
Preference will be given in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This is a TIER 2 position under the Prairie Band Employment Code.

We welcome dedicated clinical social workers ready to make a lasting impact. Apply today to learn more about joining the NSRTC team.

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Qualifications Needed:

  • Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited institution
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted LCSW license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably with adolescents and in behavioral health settings
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements in accordance with Indian Health Service policies
  • Must complete and pass a Level I and Level II fingerprint-based federal background check (estimated at 90 days)
  • Must comply with the Indian Health Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
  • Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills using DSM and ICD criteria
  • Knowledge and experience in treating behavioral health and substance use issues, particularly in adolescents
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care and treatment of co-occurring disorders
  • Experience in cross-cultural care and working with Native American or tribal communities is preferred
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Must follow HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and other federal guidelines regarding patient care and data
  • Willingness to complete required Indian Health Service training, including security, ethics, trauma-informed care, and child protection standards

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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