Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About The Position
Symba Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to support individuals, couples, and families experiencing behavioral health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. The clinician uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to strengthen coping strategies and emotional regulation. Services include assessments, individual and family counseling, parenting support, child therapy, relationship counseling, and psychoeducation workshops. The role does not provide 24/7 access or immediate crisis care. The position calls for strong communication skills, knowledge of family systems, experience with individual and group therapy, collaboration with other mental health professionals, and accurate treatment documentation in accordance with state regulations. The clinician will also oversee staff delivering client or patient services and may perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Meet all state licensing requirements for LCSW and maintain active licensure.
- Complete 36 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including law and ethics training, for licensure renewal.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience.
- Valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
- Comfort working in a transitional housing environment.
- Successfully pass a background check.
- Strong communication skills, understanding of family systems, and experience in individual and group therapy.
- Commitment to collaborating with other mental health professionals and maintaining accurate treatment documentation in compliance with state regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling to clients on personal challenges.
- Teach clients and their families essential life skills and strategies.
- Create individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Gather relevant information about clients.
- Offer guidance on interpersonal issues to clients.
- Conduct interviews to understand clients' backgrounds, needs, and progress.
- Meet with clients to review and discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs and develop treatment strategies.
- Assess individual characteristics to identify needs or eligibility for services.
- Refer clients to community resources or social service programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and educational initiatives.
- Monitor clients' progress throughout the treatment process.
- Oversee staff delivering client or patient services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
