Licensed Clinical Social Worker (3693) at LifeLong Medical Care

Pinole, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Services, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Teamwork, Supervision, Cultural Sensitivity, Flexibility, Adaptability, Professional Judgment, Compassionate Care, Evidence-Based Practices, Microsoft Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Pinole Health Center - Pinole, CA 94564 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year LifeLong Medical Care is searching for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -or- Associate Social Worker (ASW) to join the team at our Pinole and Rodeo Health Center. Under the general supervision of the health center's physician or behavioral health director, the LCSW/LMFT/LPCC or ASW/AMFT/APCC will work alongside an interdisciplinary team to ensure that our pediatric patients and young adult patients and their families receive the highest quality psychosocial services possible. And you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience providing psychosocial services in a medical setting. You will be passionate about working with pediatric patients and dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients. At LifeLong Medical Care, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where all team members are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. Join us as we work together to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve. This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA. Benefits: We offer a competitive annual salary of $100,000-$120,000 for LCSW depending on years since licensed, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs. LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 16). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health diagnoses, treatment plans and implements short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, domestic violence, behavioral health problems, and psychosocial stressors. Works predominantly within clinic, but may include home visit services. Provides short-term case management services for patients participating in treatment. As a team member, assists with crisis intervention and triage as needed. Crisis intervention includes assessment, de-escalation, and notifying the public mental health crisis response team if necessary. Works with team members to provide follow-up assessment and prevention planning after any crisis, including follow-up with outside agencies. Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with contractual and billing requirements and submits encounter forms on a weekly basis. Participates in weekly clinical meetings; promotes integrated primary/mental health care in coordination with medical providers and other inter-disciplinary team members. Participates in quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health and integrated models of care. Consults informally with providers as needed. Follows all State of California mandated reporting requirements. May serve as supervisor for psychology or MSW interns and may provide ASW, AMFT or APCC clinical supervision. Qualifications Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced primary health care setting and prioritize completing job demands. Must be a self-starter, able to balance counseling, case management, and administrative tasks. Demonstrated ability and sensitivity to working with a diverse staff and a patient population from various ethnic, socioeconomic, age, education, lifestyle, and experiential backgrounds. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change. Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners, and vendors. Ability to seek direction/approval from on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy. Work in a team-oriented environment with many professionals with different work styles and support needs. Ability to effectively supervise staff and to contribute to staff development. Conduct oneself in external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff. Ability to see how one’s work intersects with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and that of other partner organizations. Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff. Be creative and mature with a “can do” proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement. Job Requirements Current and valid California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC license or ACSW, AMFT, APCC registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Knowledge and experience providing mental health services to disadvantaged populations. Familiarity with evidence-based practices for the treatment of depression and other mental disorders. Proficient in Microsoft office. Job Preferences Supervisory experience a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking. Epic and or medical software systems knowledge. Community Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

The LCSW/ASW will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health diagnoses, and treatment plans while working with an interdisciplinary team to support pediatric and young adult patients. Responsibilities also include crisis intervention, case management, and maintaining clinical records.