Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DAP Health•Palm Springs, CA

1d•$84,174 - $96,800•Hybrid

About The Position

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be an integral member of DAP Health's integrative care team, responsible for conducting triage, performing comprehensive assessments, and providing psychotherapy services to patients in need of behavioral health care. This position operates within an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, where the LCSW will collaborate closely with providers and care teams, working with patients from diverse backgrounds and varying needs.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Using Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Providing psychotherapy treatment
Working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Working with underserved populations preferred
Working in FQHC preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Arabic) preferred
Minimum of two years of experience providing psychotherapy in a clinical setting as an ASW and/or LCSW with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and expertise in utilizing various psychotherapy practices and methods, including evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, dialectical behavior therapy, and more
Ability to stay calm and supportive during psychological emergencies or crises, providing appropriate interventions and resources as necessary
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary medical team as well as independently
Awareness and sensitivity to diverse multicultural communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments, including formulating diagnoses and providing treatment recommendations
Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor their progress, and adapt them as needed in collaboration with the patient
Provide brief individual, family and/or group therapy as needed to patients with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders
Offer interventions and resources to patients in a mental health crisis, and coordinate referrals to higher levels of care when needed
When appropriate, refer patients to additional services such as psychiatric evaluation, substance abuse evaluation, case management, intensive outpatient programs, hospitalization etc.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with other care team members including doctors, clinicians, nurses, medical assistants, case workers, education professionals, etc.
Act as a liaison and coordinate care between patient and community resources as needed
Deliver services through a range of modalities, such as in-person, telehealth, telephone, video that are clinically appropriate and tailored to the patient's needs
Complete all documentation in a timely manner
Protect patient privacy following HIPAA standards
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings
Provide supervision of trainees and interns as assigned
Perform additional duties as requested