Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About The Position
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) works collaboratively with the medical and behavioral health team to manage the psychosocial aspects of both chronic and acute diseases. This role involves applying behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues, and providing consultation for the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues. The LCSW should possess a strong understanding of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions, such as disease management, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes. They are expected to be skilled in brief individual and group psychotherapy sessions and capable of making quick, accurate clinical assessments. A key responsibility of the LCSW is to contribute to the growth of the mental health department through coordinated development opportunities.
Requirements
- Valid licensure in California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician, working with diverse multi-ethnic communities.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to supervise & mentor ASWs.
- Project & personnel management experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Solid written, oral, and public communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule on as needed basis.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Korean required.
Responsibilities
- Promote and integrate behavioral health services within and outside of Kheir.
- Maintain protocols and procedures for integrated behavioral health activities across the Kheir network.
- Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health & psychosocial issues.
- Conduct client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations.
- Deliver focused intervention for clients who are in need of mental health services.
- Provide consultation to clinic management and other team members about behavioral health services, suggested areas of outcome, and program evaluation.
- Assist in project- related communication with the governmental agencies, i.e. Department of Mental Health.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and bank of local resources for outside referrals.
- Support Quality Assurance activities related to behavioral health care.
- Track, prepare and present program/project data and reports.
- Monitor and coordinate the department’s delivery of health services for clients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers both within the primary care setting & outside.
- Coordinate external and internal training for all BH Department staff, including ASW supervision trainings.
- Effectively document services to monitor and evaluate quality- improvement benchmarks for department.
- Conduct weekly “chart” reviews & train ASWs, if necessary.
- Ensure compliance in mandated utilization of e-referral, electronic health records & electronic billing systems.
- Other Duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
