Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (PART-TIME 20 Hours)

Company: East Valley Community Health Center, Inc
Location: El Monte
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

If you are you searching for a rewarding job opportunity within a community healthcare system driven by its mission of providing excellent health care to its patients, then, East Valley Community Health Center has an exciting job opportunity for you! Through our eight health centers in East San Gabriel and Pomona we have been providing healthcare to under-served communities for the past 51 years. Our patients benefit from comprehensive services including medical, dental, vision and mental health. Position Purpose: The Licensed/Unlicensed Clinical Social Worker serves as a member of the behavioral health program team and is responsible for consultation and liaison services with the various providers and clinics of East Valley Community Health Center, educating staff and consumers about therapy and mental illness, case management, clinical supervision of unlicensed professionals and trainees (if licensed and eligible to supervise), improvement of the Behavioral Health Service program, and facilitation of a collaborative relationship between medical and mental health staff. Major Position Responsibilities and Functions: Provide consultation services: Brief assessment, crisis intervention, case management and referrals, coping skills training, psycho-education, and support of medical treatment regimen. Provide liaison services: Formal and informal education of providers and East Valley staff of mental health services, psychological disorders, and empirically validated treatments. Maintain a caseload of 30 ongoing therapy patients, operating primarily from a brief therapy model. These patients are in addition to consultation services. Provide weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision for 2 trainees/interns meeting supervisory requirements as outlined by the BBS. The number of supervisees may increase but is negotiable depending on work demands. This applies to LCSW's who have completed their continuing education requirements for supervision. Those unable to supervise are expected to complete the processes necessary to become a clinical supervisor. Develop a collaborative relationship with care providers by asking questions about patient's condition/treatment and offering immediate feedback on referred patients. Attend team meetings/case conferences/trainings with the primary providers and/or other behavioral health staff. Complete documentation according to standard in a 24 hour period and participate in monthly quality assurance documentation reviews. Position Requirements and Qualifications: A Master's degree in Social Work and current valid license as a clinical social worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. Two years social work experience in a psychiatric social work setting. Must have performed clinical supervision for at least two years. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural preferred, but not required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs. BENEFIT PACKAGE: East Valley offers defined contribution retirement plan and you will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year. Please apply to this position with your current resume. Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting. EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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