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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Consultant

Behavioral Health Workforce Innovation & Practicum Development

$50 per hour
Estimated 4–8 hours per month
Independent Contractor / Consultant
Remote
100% Remote
100% Flexible Schedule

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Consultant

Behavioral Health Workforce Innovation & Practicum Development

Now Accepting Applications
Independent Contractor / Consultant
Remote
$50 per hour
Estimated 4–8 hours per month
100% Remote 100% Flexible Schedule

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Consultant to support the development and ongoing growth of interdisciplinary behavioral health workforce and practicum initiatives. The consultant will provide guidance related to trauma-informed practices, workforce readiness, reflective learning, ethical engagement, youth development, and community-centered behavioral health strategies. This role supports initiatives involving students, emerging professionals, university partnerships, behavioral health workforce pathways, and community-based learning environments. The ideal candidate is collaborative, thoughtful, systems-oriented, and interested in helping shape innovative approaches to behavioral health workforce development.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical & Workforce Development Consultation

  • Provide consultation regarding trauma-informed and culturally responsive workforce development practices.
  • Support development of nonclinical behavioral health workforce pathways including peer support, care navigation, community health worker initiatives, and behavioral health outreach.
  • Assist in identifying appropriate role boundaries between licensed and nonclinical workforce functions.
  • Provide guidance regarding participant support and workforce readiness strategies.

Practicum & Reflective Learning Support

  • Support development of reflective learning activities and professional identity formation exercises.
  • Assist in strengthening practicum and field-based learning experiences.
  • Provide guidance related to ethical reasoning, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed engagement practices.
  • Contribute to participant development frameworks focused on communication, collaboration, and professional growth.

University & Community Partnership Collaboration

  • Collaborate with university and community partners connected to public health, social work, behavioral health, and workforce development.
  • Support interdisciplinary collaboration and participant engagement strategies.
  • Provide consultation regarding student support and community-centered learning environments.

Human-Centered Behavioral Health Innovation

  • Provide perspective regarding ethical and human-centered approaches to workforce innovation and emerging technology integration.
  • Assist in ensuring participant-centered and community-responsive implementation practices.
  • Contribute to discussions related to behavioral health systems, workforce trends, and future workforce preparation.

Strategic & Program Development Support

  • Participate in periodic strategic planning and program development discussions.
  • Provide input related to participant engagement, ethical considerations, and workforce support strategies.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen participant experience and workforce readiness.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in behavioral health, social work, community mental health, youth services, or integrated care settings.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, reflective practice, and ethical behavioral health engagement.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Behavioral health workforce development
  • MSW practicum or internship supervision
  • Peer support programs
  • Community health worker models
  • Public health workforce initiatives
  • Youth behavioral health programming
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Community-based programming
  • Workforce readiness initiatives

Desired Skills & Attributes

Systems thinkingEmotional intelligenceCultural humilityEthical leadershipAdaptabilityStrong reflective communication skillsCollaborative problem-solvingTrauma-informed engagement practicesAbility to support emerging professionals and students

Next Steps

1

Submit Your Resume

Send your resume or CV, a brief statement of interest, and relevant experience to our team.

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2

Schedule an Interview

Meet with our founder to discuss the role, Voice Up's mission, and how you can contribute to our behavioral health initiatives.

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3

Learn About the Founder

Read the founder's letter to understand the vision and values that drive Voice Up.

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"Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful."

Colossians 3:13-15 NLT

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