License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for Clinics
About The Position
Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide full-time integrated behavioral health services at its clinics in Fresno, California. CHCA is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving underserved regions and is committed to providing accessible, affordable, compassionate healthcare. The LCSW provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term therapy to a diverse patient population in an outpatient primary care setting. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the clinician collaborates with primary care providers, care managers, and psychiatrists to address patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and improve outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Active, current, unrestricted California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, maintained in good standing.
- Current DEA and BLS.
- Strong proficiency in short-term therapeutic modalities and crisis stabilization.
- Familiarity with Medi-Cal and Medicare compliance frameworks.
- Competence operating EMR systems.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with the HRSA enabling services framework and care coordination principles.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to serving diverse, underserved populations.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of post-licensure clinical experience is preferred.
- Prior experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center, community mental health clinic, or integrated medical-behavioral health setting is highly advantageous.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, or another prevalent community language, is highly preferred or required depending on clinic demographics.
Responsibilities
- Provide brief behavioral health interventions, warm handoffs from primary care providers, and consultations during medical visits to address comorbid conditions.
- Complete diagnostic evaluations and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-5, and develop and implement tailored, culturally competent short-term treatment plans.
- Provide brief, goal-oriented outpatient psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Conduct safety assessments and lethality evaluations, stabilize patients in acute psychological distress, and coordinate emergency psychiatric services when indicated.
- Screen for social determinants of health and connect patients with social, financial, housing, food, and substance-use community resources.
- Maintain timely, accurate, compliant clinical documentation in an EHR or EMR in accordance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences and FQHC guidelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary huddles, case conferences, and Quality Improvement clinical committees to improve integration and patient-centered workflows.
- Collaborate with primary care medical providers, care managers, and psychiatrists to address patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- CME allowance and paid leave
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time
- 401(k) with generous match
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
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Job Type
Full-time
