Per Diem Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

UHS • Sacramento, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center, more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state of the art, 16-bed, Psychiatric Health Facility, serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills achievement of their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinically-related mental health field and LCSW or LMFT.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment and CPR (training provided in-house).
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
• Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level