Master Social Worker

EVCHC Website•Pomona, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to work within an integrated health care system ensuring that patients seeking medical services are screened for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance use and that their mental health needs are addressed.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Work and current license as an Associate Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Two years social work experience in a medical or mental health setting.
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work within a team
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Must be familiar and have the ability to work within an Electronic Health Records system

Responsibilities

Ensure that new patients and as appropriate, returning patients complete required screening tools; Score behavioral health screeners and enter results into EHR.
Perform brief consultation with patients during medical visit for enrollment and or linkage in Behavioral health services.
Work closely with medical providers and care teams to intervene with patients needing immediate consultation.
Perform crisis intervention, case management, referrals and follow-up as required.
Develop a collaborative relationship with care teams, medical providers and other BH staff members.
Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings with care teams, BH department and supervisor.
Complete all required documentation within 24 time period.
Participate in clinical supervision meetings.
Maintain weekly caseload of 20 patients enrolled in therapy services.
Facilitate Support Groups.
Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned.