Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Summary :
Under direction of the Supervisor of Behavioral Health, the LCSW is responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse services to Arroyo Vista Family Health Center patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assessing patients' psychosocial status as it relates to substance abuse and mental health, communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual clinical issues.
• Responsible for providing individual and group counseling to patients in a strengths-based, culturally sensitive linguistically appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Responsible for providing brief therapy implementing appropriate evidenced based practices and interventions in client sessions.
• Responsible for establishing strong rapport with patients, which expresses concern for their well-being.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes in a time sensitive manner.
• Responsible for working closely with all members of the health care team in development of treatment plans, based on counseling assessment and social work interventions.
• Responsible for partnering with the Behavioral Health Case Manager to refer patients to appropriate specialty services and community agencies as appropriate.
• Responsible for assisting with ongoing clinical training, support, workshops and in-services to Agency staff as needed.
• Responsible for actively participating in the Quality Management Program.
• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Responsible for actively participating in the Agency's Improving Organization Program to include TJC and Management of the Environment of Care Program.
• Responsible for maintaining Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, including completing 36 hours of continuing education every two years.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters' Degree in Social Work
• LCSW credential in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum three (3) years' LCSW experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to write clear concise reports
• Knowledge of and experience with providing substance abuse and mental health assessments and counseling.
• Knowledge of evidenced based practices and therapeutic treatment models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, etc.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic setting
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Strong commitment to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics including principles of social justice, empowerment and self-determination of individuals
• Ability to work well with others in team oriented environment, work independently when needed, take initiative and use good judgment
• Bilingual English/Spanish