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About The Position

Requirements

• Current California LCSW license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Current BLS certification; the special conditions specify certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization, including an in-person hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certification is not accepted.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in time management and task prioritization.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Ability to build effective interpersonal relationships and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with diverse individuals.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds and navigate between locations as needed.
• Ability to remain seated at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods; stamina to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged durations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, maintain productivity under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and accurately understand and follow instructions.
• Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment.
• Compliance with for-cause drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization.
• Availability for all shifts and, when required, evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
• Background working in an FQHC.
• Familiarity with community health clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics.
• Experience with ECW EHR.
• Experience facilitating therapy treatment groups.
• Experience with a wide range of standard diagnoses and issues, including severe mental illness, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and review medical and social histories to complete initial assessments and develop ongoing treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to address psychological disorders and syndromes and enhance client functioning.
• Diagnose and evaluate mental and emotional disorders, including treating clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Use psychotherapy approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, and other modalities with adults and older youth.
• Assess and respond to crises, including de-escalating in-office crises, responding to crisis phone calls that day, and handling walk-in crises when requested by leadership.
• Collaborate with the Psychiatry team, behavioral health teammates, Nurse Case Managers, Medical Department, and other agency specialists to develop treatment plans, coordinate ongoing care and referrals, and provide case management as needed.
• Demonstrate expertise in assessing and treating clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
• Participate in weekly staff supervision meetings, including presenting challenging cases.
• Complete documentation within 48 hours of client visits and keep treatment plans, closing summaries, and other required records current.
• Use the E-Clinical Works electronic health record effectively.
• Serve, as needed, as a consultant to social, educational, welfare, and other agencies on individual cases or mental health treatment planning and development.
• May participate in grants that help fund the position and behavioral health program.
• Seek advice and consultation from peers and the Behavioral Health Director when needed.
• Build a caseload that eventually supports eight sessions per eight-hour workday.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and regulatory training renewals.
• Uphold SDCHC’s customer service, quality improvement, safety, privacy, and compliance policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Behavioral Health Director.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for FQHC-qualified candidates.