About the role
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.
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Schedule & Work Hours
* Full-Time | On-Site
* Schedule: Monday–Friday
* Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
* No weekends
* No on-call requirement
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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)
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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
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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
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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.