Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

Charles R. Drew University • Los Angeles, CA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), under the clinical supervision of an experienced LCSW, will work to reduce distress and improve the mental health of underserved populations presenting with complex medical and psychosocial problems. This role involves working alongside other professionals in a multidisciplinary team to address complex patient issues. The ACSW provides social work services including assessment, short-term and crisis counseling, individualized care planning, and case coordination. They serve as a liaison between the CDU and the community to integrate services and coordinate care for clients. The position involves assessing, developing, and coordinating a clinical treatment program for patients with acute or chronic mild to medium mental health disorders. Regular consultation with the Clinical Supervisor regarding patient diagnosis, strengths, and challenges is required.

Requirements

• Accredited Master’s degree required in the related field.
• Registered in the State of California as a Licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) with over a year of hours completed.
• Minimum two years of providing mental health services (i.e. assessment, diagnosis, individual and group therapies).
• Minimum one-year experience with underserved adult populations (i.e. individuals who are experiencing homelessness, previously incarcerated, LGBTQ+, those living with mental health or substance use issues).
• PC proficient.
• Electronic Medical Record system proficient.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to maintain a cooperative and courteous demeanor.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive materials in a professional manner.
• Excellent patient service presentation.
• Strong personal initiative that helps identifies problems and follow (especially patient care related issues).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize so that deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• High initiative, flexible team approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent telephone manner.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality/HIPPA.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Ability to work effectively with LGBTQ+, people living with HIV, people living with mental health issues, and/or people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• COVID-19 vaccinations required, subject to limited exceptions and exemptions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.
• Bilingual Preferred-English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the multidisciplinary team alongside medical providers, nurses, social workers, front office staff and case managers, regarding mental and behavioral health of clients.
• Provides individual and group psychotherapies and/or psychosocial rehabilitation treatment to clients with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, hypertension, medication non-adherence, addiction, social and interpersonal problems, personality disorders and challenging behaviors.
• Develops individualized treatment plans as part of ongoing assessment of patients and in collaboration with the case manager and clinical supervisor.
• Refers patients to institutions, support services, psychiatry, and other specialists as needed.
• Provides consultation services to multidisciplinary team members by evaluating the biopsychosocial implications of the patient’s illness when the team is assessing and planning medical treatment.
• Provides functional assessments in reports to the Department of Public Social Services, Department of Child and Family Services, Social Security Administration, and the Judiciary.
• May provide some case management or referral to assist patients experiencing homelessness with accessing vital resources such as housing, substance abuse treatment, specialty mental health care, and public benefits.
• Documents all assessments, diagnoses, care plans, interventions and referrals in our electronic medical records system.
• Complies with CDU’s policies.
• Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel, and the public.
• Ability to be supportive and acknowledge individuality.
• Supports and assist team members when needed.
• Keeps an open mind to feedback and able to make adjustments when needed.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Conditional Employment based on continued funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level