Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Sign-On Bonus)

Location: 
Napa, CA 94558
United States
Job Posted Date: 
April 22, 2021
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Population & Social Sciences
Other

POSITION TITLE:               Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

DEPARTMENT:                  Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO:                     Behavioral Health Manager

SUPERVISION GIVEN:     Individual and group

JOB SUMMARY: The LCSW I is responsible for providing quality behavioral healthcare services to patients including psychosocial assessment, intervention, referral and consultation to providers. This position is a combination of remote and on-site work. 

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Knowledge of the current Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ability to accurately use this knowledge to diagnose patients and inform treatment planning

Knowledge of psychotropic medications and physical health conditions/chronic disease

Knowledge of crisis intervention, applicable laws and ethical consideration related to patient rights, treatment, safety and confidentiality

Knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and the key health center principles and guidelines

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prioritize, schedule and conduct brief evidence-based therapy for patients with mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms and health behavior issues

Assess, refer and advocate when appropriate, for services outside of the brief therapy model of care

Provide crisis intervention as needed

Provide education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes

Communicate and collaborate with appropriate community partners

Provide consultation to appropriate primary care staff and providers on behavioral health issues of patients and guide and assist in making CPS/APS reports or contacting law enforcement as needed

Document patient visits and related information into the electronic medical record in a timely and thorough mannerDevelop and present trainings, in-services, and updates to providers and staff on behavioral health topics

Write letters documenting and/or summarizing diagnosis and treatment as requested and appropriate

Attend and present at group and individual supervision, in a frequency prescribed by the Behavioral Health SupervisorPerform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. Masters in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required.
  2. Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker license required.
  3. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.
  4. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; ability to handle difficult patients.
  5. Strong computer skills; electronic health record system preferred.
  6. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Must certify and remain current in CPR.
Location: 
California