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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Consultant

Behavioral Health Workforce Innovation & Practicum Development

Organization

Position Type

Independent Contractor / Consultant

Compensation

$50 per hour

Estimated 4–8 hours per month

Flexible remote consulting arrangement

Location

Remote

About Voice Up Publishing Inc.

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is a behavioral health workforce innovation organization focused on helping individuals recognize and develop their lived experiences, leadership abilities, and community engagement skills into meaningful workforce pathways.

The organization collaborates with universities, public health partners, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations to support:

behavioral health workforce development,

peer support pathways,

community health worker (CHW) initiatives,

youth engagement,

practicum experiences,

and human-centered approaches to emerging technology and workforce development.

Voice Up’s work is grounded in the principles of:

Collaboration

Humility

Precision

Patience

Empathy

Position Overview

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

Experience with one or more of the following:

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 thinking

Emotional intelligence

Cultural humility

Ethical leadership

Adaptability

Strong reflective communication skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Trauma-informed engagement practices

Ability to support emerging professionals and students

Estimated Time Commitment

Estimated 4–8 hours per month

Flexible scheduling

Primarily remote engagement

Occasional participation in virtual meetings and collaborative planning discussions

Compensation Structure

Independent contractor arrangement

$50 per hour

Hours may expand over time based on organizational growth, funding opportunities, and project development

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

Resume or CV

Brief statement of interest

Relevant experience related to behavioral health, workforce development, youth engagement, or practicum support

Voice Up Publishing Inc. values collaboration, lived experience, interdisciplinary thinking, and community-centered approaches to behavioral health workforce development.

This is not a philosophical exercise. The method has been refined through NIH-grade qualitative and mixed-methods research, practitioner training in high-stakes environments, and global community partnerships. Across these settings, a consistent pattern emerged: when people can name what matters to them—and see how it connects to real pathways—they are more likely to engage, persist, and contribute.

Solving the “Naming Gap”

One of the method’s most significant insights is the identification of what researchers call the Naming Gap: a structural absence of shared language connecting purpose to opportunity. In workforce and education systems, people are often expected to choose careers, majors, or roles they cannot clearly describe or see themselves within.

The Fuller Method addresses this gap by helping individuals articulate values, motivations, and lived experience in precise, actionable terms. That clarity, research shows, is not cosmetic—it is predictive of sustained engagement and follow-through, especially in fields facing chronic shortages such as public and behavioral health.