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Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
About the Role
At Sierra Health Care, social work isn't a support service - it's a cornerstone of the care we provide. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you'll work alongside patients and families navigating some of life's most complex moments, bringing clinical expertise, emotional steadiness, and genuine compassion into their homes. Sierra has been part of the Las Cruces community since 1982, and our social workers are among the most trusted members of our interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct mental health and behavioral health assessments under a physician's plan of care
Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and psychosocial support to patients and families
Support grief counseling, end-of-life decision-making, and advanced care planning
Contribute to diagnosis and care planning for patients with complex emotional and social needs
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care across clinical, emotional, and social domains
Document all interventions, assessments, and care coordination per regulatory and agency standards
Participate in QAPI activities, in-service training, and patient care planning meetings
Other Duties: Provide care and services in accordance with infection control, safety, and risk prevention protocols
Accurately document clinical interventions, care coordination, and communication in a timely manner
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and continuing education opportunities
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all company privacy and confidentiality standards
Represent the organization positively and professionally in patients' homes and community settings
Work independently with minimal daily oversight and demonstrate initiative in completing responsibilities
Provide courteous, timely, and professional customer service to patients, families, and partners
Exhibit adaptability to changing responsibilities and flexibility in completing assignments
Demonstrate consistent and effective use of organizational technology systems and tools required for the role, including communication, documentation, productivity, and data management platforms
Adhere to all organizational policies, including job descriptions, mission, and the Employee Handbook
Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with others to support team goals
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company
Requirements
What We're Looking For Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Current, unencumbered LCSW license in New Mexico
Two or more years of clinical social work experience preferred
Demonstrated competency in behavioral health, family dynamics, and counseling techniques
Strong documentation and communication skills
EMR proficiency and ability to learn hospice and home health documentation systems
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance for home visits
Why Join Us
Sierra Health Care is a nonprofit - our mission is our bottom line. You'll join a close-knit interdisciplinary team that values the work social workers do and invests in doing it well. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, 401(k), and mileage reimbursement. In this role, you'll have the depth of relationship and the clinical autonomy that home-based care makes possible - work that is meaningful, varied, and grounded in community. If you're a social worker who wants to show up fully for patients and families, we'd be honored to have you on our team.
Worksite address
las cruces, NM, 88005, US
Who can apply
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