LCSW for Portsmouth Naval Medical Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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, including but not limited to:

• 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.