Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited university required.
• Current registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences required.
• Knowledgeable in mandated reporting laws, DSM-V, crisis communication, short term treatment modalities and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required.
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills required.
• Working knowledge of EHR required.
• Competency in EHR system required.
• Required to obtain and maintain current, valid, unrestricted ACSW license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Current CPR (BLS-C) card required.
• Must obtain a valid CPR card within first 60 days of employment if not certified at time of hire.
• Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) required.
• Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire.
• Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of T-dap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years of experience working in a healthcare, hospice, social service setting, case management, social advocacy, mental health or family services agency preferred.
• Must demonstrate cultural competence working in diverse, low income, and immigrant communities.
• Bilingual – ability to read, speak, and write in English and another language is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment and case management services to children and/or adults with mental health conditions.
• Screens and perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention/stabilization, short term individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, individualized treatment planning, goal setting, collateral services, progress monitoring, and care coordination.
• Participates in the patient care team coordination by providing direct linkage between patient, external mental health service providers and community based organizations.
• Monitors and documents patient progress, all care coordination activities, and treatment in the electronic health record in a thorough and consistent manner.
• Co-manages patient care under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health clinician.
• Provides consultation on patient behavioral issues and concerns in the clinic, as needed, with support from a licensed provider and/or other clinical staff.
• Communicates with all members of the care team both internal and external by being a patient advocate.
• Uses available resources to facilitate care to ensure appropriate services are arranged for the patient in order for the patient to meet self-management and treatment goals.
• Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Department to comply with federal and state regulations and payer requirements.
• Assists with various report tracking in and all software programs as designated by the company.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Participates in specialty committees as assigned.
• Maintains direct communication with the Health Center Manager, providing updates on operational issues, process improvement suggestions, and other concerns.
• Provides coverage in various health centers as necessary.
• Demonstrates professionalism when calling patients and provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.
• Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and deal with frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).
• Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and intimate partner violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and reporting procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients and creates and affirming and safe clinical environment.
• Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).
• Other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.
• Provides clinical coaching to Behavioral Health Integration team regarding shared cases.