Social Worker (LMSW/LCPC)

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Where We Are

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is to provide pain management psychotherapy and behavioral health interventions to outpatient clients utilizing evidence-based interventions. This position is integrated into the Advanced Pain & Spine Institute (APSI). APSI is a multidisciplinary outpatient treatment center for adults (18+) who suffer from chronic pain. We provide our patients with skills that they can continue to use and develop through our program and at home. The successful candidate will effectively work with clients, their families, and care teams, to establish and achieve treatment plan goals. The LCSW/LCPC is a core member of the collaborative care team which includes the patient's medical providers, pain psychologist and PTs/OTs/SLP as well as the larger medical care team. 

The LCSW/LCPC is responsible for participating in: 

• Identification and intervention for at-risk patients through screening for depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide risk
• diagnosis and treatment planning
• providing direct psychotherapy services to patients
• providing proactive follow-up to treatment response
• assist with linkage to community resources and address social determinants of health
• document all patient interactions in EHR 
• Supporting other Community outpatient clinics as assigned
• Complete other tasks as assigned

What we're looking for

• Education: Masters in Social Work or Counseling related field
• Licenses: Must be licensed by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health (LCSW or LCPC)
• Experience: Three (3) years' experience in a clinical setting performing clinical social work and/or counseling. Must be familiar with or have treated patients with chronic pain and addiction and can work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Community Medical Center 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.