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Job description
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia Overview
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a primary mental health therapist within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) .
This is a full-time outpatient role in which the LCSW independently provides diagnostic assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and care coordination services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The position emphasizes guideline-based treatment, clinical autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary military healthcare team.Schedule & Work Hours
Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
No weekends
No on-call requirement
Clinical Focus & Therapeutic Modalities
The LCSW provides in-depth mental health diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment approaches. Approved modalities include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT )
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT )
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT )
Prolonged Exposure (PE ) Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR )
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT )
Key Responsibilities
Independently function as the primary mental health therapist in an outpatient behavioral health setting
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs, strengths, and available family or community resources
Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based clinical modalities
Assess and treat patients experiencing chronic and acute medical, psychological, and substance-related conditions
Provide counseling to patients and families related to adjustment, functional limitations, and ongoing treatment needs
Develop and implement discharge plans , follow-up care, and care transitions to other healthcare facilities (e.g., VA facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes)
Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with civilian health and social service agencies
Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge planning, and follow-up care
Deliver crisis intervention services as needed
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with a clinical focus
Licensure Current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
License may be held in any U.S. state
Experience Minimum two (2) years of full-time post-independent licensure clinical experience
Why Join NMCP SARP?
This role offers the opportunity to practice independently within a structured outpatient substance abuse treatment program while supporting service members and beneficiaries. Providers enjoy a predictable weekday schedule, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to deliver meaningful, evidence-based care.
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Worksite address
portsmouth, VA, 23703, US
Who can apply
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