License Clinical Social Worker, Center for Jewish Well Being

Jewish Family Service of San Diego • San Diego, CA

6d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Throughout Jewish Family Service’s 107-year history, our Jewish heart and soul have given us the guidance and expertise to provide critical services to the Jewish community including the elderly, single parents, Holocaust Survivors, and Jewish individuals and families during their most challenging times. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your people skills and outreach experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate clinician to join our team. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and facilitating innovative individual clinicians to join our team. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and facilitating innovative individual therapy and group psychoeducational programs focused on enhancing mental wellbeing and addressing related clinical topics for adults, teens, tweens, and families. The ideal candidate will leverage their clinical expertise in a group setting to foster personal growth, improve coping skills, and promote community support. Additionally, the clinician plays an integral role by providing individual counseling support for adults, teens, tweens, and families in need of services. This position reports directly to Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Wellbeing and works closely with program staff across the agency, while maintain HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed in California as an LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist and must maintain licensure during employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, sociology or social science.
• 3+ years of experience in providing clinical service in a social service setting.
• 3+ years of experience with assessments and diagnostic skills
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in crisis management or providing resources
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and the local Jewish community
• Strong commitment to providing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and inclusive care in the community
• Exceptional ability to manage group dynamics, foster engagement, and handle complex or crisis situations within a group setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams, including internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and remain on schedule towards goals; Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to not only carry out instructions but also anticipate next steps and needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Availability to work at scheduled weekend and/or evening events, as needed
• Must have own reliable vehicle and automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and leading group therapy
• Public speaking and presentations related to mental health and wellbeing
• Experience in supervising interns

Responsibilities

• Group Program Development and Facilitation Design and implement evidence-based group curricula addressing a range of mental wellbeing topics, such as anxiety management, stress reduction, grief and loss, building resilience, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for specific populations ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and the overall effectiveness of the group curriculum, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes
• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and risk assessments for prospective and current clients
• Provide high-quality individual, family, and couples therapy utilizing various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed Care) within the scope of licensure
• Collaborate with clients to develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans with measurable goals that integrate group participation and other recommended services.
• Provide immediate support during emergencies
• Enter case notes into ETOi and assist with other client service tracking as needed
• Coordination and Collaboration Collaborate and coordinate with clients, caregivers, physicians, case managers and all of disciplines to provide the best care possible.
• Connect clients with appropriate internal and external community resources (e.g., housing, vocational services, specialized care) and follow up to ensure efficacy
• Work with Executive Director to establish and maintain a network of services and resources for clients in San Diego County.
• Provide professional psychoeducation to staff and community partners on mental health issues impacting the diverse San Diego Jewish community

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance
• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

What This Job Offers

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