Associate Clinical Social Worker

Central Neighborhood Hlth Fdn • Los Angeles, CA

49d

About The Position

The Associate Behavioral Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health services, including psychotherapy using evidence-based practices as well as case management to eliminate mental health barriers to employment and enhance emotional well-being in order to achieve financial security, stability, and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and meticulous attention to detail
• Possess compassion and empathy
• Computer literacy required (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Willing to travel to support clinical and foundation activities
• Understanding of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics
• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional, and experiential backgrounds
• Knowledge of laws and ethical standards of clinical care
• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Current CA clinical license (ACSW)
• Minimum of two years in clinical experience post master’s degree, preferably working in a community clinic setting or a mental health agency that serves a wide variety of clients
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team; self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be effective and efficient in delivering culturally competent care to patients.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent telephone communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Provides psycho-social assessments of patients to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and/or problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation
• Provides patients with knowledge regarding the patient's diagnosis, illness, and/or treatment
• Familiarity with hospital, medical center, and/or health system resources to access and provide for patient care needs
• Participate in case review meetings
• Documents assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions according to CNHF system guidelines and standards.
• Plan, develop, and facilitate educational activities for patients, including but not limited to presentations, workshops, goal-setting and management, addressing techniques for health improvement, trouble areas, etc.
• Remain current with social work and health care developments
• Stays in compliance with all HIPAA regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees