Bilingual Therapist (Social Worker)

UNIVERSITY MUSLIM MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$83,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and Community Wellness, in partnership with the senior Licensed LCSW, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct services including individual (including youth), couple, family and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning. Behavioral Health Therapist, ACSW will collaborate with Lead Therapist on all clinical supervision guidelines, consultation, and support.

Requirements

knowledge of electronic medical records
knowledge of community and community resources
ability to pass background check
valid California State Driver’s License
TB Clearance
flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends
local travel required
Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check
Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Influenza, TB
Capacity with ability to provide services in English and Spanish preferred
Working knowledge of Clinic policies and procedures
Working knowledge, and education as Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience supervising unlicensed staff.
Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.
Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health and substance use) with emphasis on children and adolescents.
Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).
Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.
Demonstrated oral/written skills in Spanish and English.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
Master’s degree in social work or related field from accredited university
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Influenza, MMR, VZV, Tdap, Hep B and TB
License Registration with licensing board

Nice To Haves

Capacity with ability to provide services in English and Spanish preferred
Demonstrated oral/written skills in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Addresses referrals and telephone encounters (TE) from providers and other clinical staff. Including warm hand-offs
Participates in huddles as needed, to assess needs and coordinate services with pertaining programs
Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records system called eCW
Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families
Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner
Participates in our SBIRT program
Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients
Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
Maintain case load of 25-30 patients weekly, and minimum of 5-7 patients a day
Maintain a caseload of both Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) and Department of Mental Health services (DMH)
Appropriate documentation guidelines are used as it pertains to the patient’s program (IBH or DMH)
Participate in DMH Trainings as required and deemed necessary
Ability to provide crisis interventions (assess for safety risk, create a safety plan, refer to higher level of care). In some instances, collaborate with PET Team for support
Other duties as assigned