Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Bebashi-Transition to Hope

Bebashi - Transition to Hope•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bebashi - Transition to Hope is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join its integrated care team and help develop its Outpatient Community Behavioral Health Services. The clinician will provide high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive outpatient behavioral health services in an integrated community healthcare setting. Working with primary care providers, medical case managers, prevention specialists, and community health workers, the LCSW will support clients’ mental, emotional, and overall well-being through counseling, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordinated care. The role is primarily onsite at Bebashi’s Primary Wellness Center at 4101 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, with occasional travel to its North Philadelphia location at 1217 Spring Garden Street. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a 37.5-hour work week, with applicable flex time. Occasional evenings or weekends may be needed for outreach or community engagement. Approximately 65%–70% of the work week, or 25–30 hours, is anticipated to be face-to-face client work. Limited telehealth may be available with approval. Bebashi is a comprehensive community health center and social services organization founded in 1985. Its Wellness Center provides low-barrier, culturally competent primary care to uninsured, underinsured, and underserved Philadelphia communities, with a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals. This position offers the opportunity to build community mental health services within a mission-driven organization focused on behavioral health, primary care, HIV/AIDS services, health equity, and social services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania LCSW or LPC license in good standing.
At least three years of post-master’s clinical experience in behavioral health, community health, healthcare, or a related clinical setting.
Demonstrated experience providing counseling and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to diverse populations.
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills; ethical and evidence-based practice; empathy and client advocacy; cultural humility and affirming care; effective interdisciplinary collaboration; and ability to balance direct care with documentation, compliance, care coordination, and quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and historically underserved communities.
Experience in integrated primary and behavioral healthcare, community mental health, HIV/AIDS services, substance use treatment, or crisis intervention.
Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and other payer documentation requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems; eClinicalWorks experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish and/or specialized training in trauma-informed care, substance use counseling, or crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling as needed, using appropriate evidence-based, client-centered interventions.
Conduct behavioral health assessments and screenings, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, and other appropriate clinical tools.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in partnership with clients; assess progress and adjust care as needed.
Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and LGBTQ+-affirming services for diverse populations.
Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment, and safety planning when clinically indicated.
Refer clients to psychiatry, substance use treatment, higher levels of care, and other community resources.
Collaborate with primary care providers, medical case managers, prevention specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic medical record documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
Participate in case conferences, clinical huddles, quality assurance and improvement activities, staff education, and community outreach as appropriate.
Maintain professional standards and engage in consultation, training, and continuing professional development.