Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

We are actively recruiting a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide culturally sensitive mental health services to the communities by providing assessments, referrals and follow-up appointments includes developing plans with the client and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in strength-based model in both the doctors’ offices and the individual counseling office.

Brief Description of Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for the following:

• Provides direct behavioral health and medical social work services to individuals, families, groups and communities, under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Provides specialized counseling groups or classes for adjustment to illness, adjustment to pain, parenting classes, depression, grief, anger management, teen issues or on other topics within the scope of license and training.
• Supplies case files including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes and other reporting and statistical data in a timely manner as required by the law and clinic guidelines.
• Discusses progress toward goals with client such as controlling weight, controlling pain, adjusting to stress, or substance abuse education and support services such as observing urine tests.
• Refers clients to supportive community services and in-house medical services or support programs to supplement office treatment and counseling.
• Periodically provides community mental health presentations and power point presentations on pain management, childhood mental health issues, or stress management workshops to the community or clinic staff.

Work Experience and Education Requirements: Licensed in California as an LCSW with two years (3-5 years preferred) of clinical experience post masters degree and preferably some experience in medical social work. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for infants and adults. Community Clinic setting experience, preferred. Must be familiar with providing specialized counseling groups or classes for adjustment to illness, adjustment to pain, parenting classes, depression, grief, anger management, teen issues or on other topics within the scope of license and training. Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, and public and private benefits programs. Familiar with various funding sources such as Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, etc. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with comprehension of medical terms in both Spanish and English preferred. Must have a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.