Job Summary
Job Description
Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Needed at Sierra Mental Care Center in Sacramento, CA
We promote healthier communities by providing quality, safe, patient-centered healthcare services in medically under-served areas, regardless of ability to pay.
We like to think globally and act locally. While serving our community, we are committed to becoming a model for other health centers to emulate. Our mission guides our work every day.
We are seeking employment of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is eager to work in a diverse environment. This person must have a passion to work in an under-served environment and must be a team player.
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders.
POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Establishes a positive rapport and trust with clients and co-workers; demonstrates trustworthiness.
- Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates a focus on collaboration.
- Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact.
- Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC.
- Works individually and within teams to improve skills and achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice & empowerment.
- Identifies, prevents, and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment.
- Conducts brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated.
- Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services, and exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers.
- Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works directly as a clinician, in the office and the community, with assigned clients who experience symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders
- Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates a focus on collaboration
- Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors
- Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of COHC and other external systems in which they interact
- Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of COHC
- Works individually and within teams to improve skills and achieve performance goals and improve outcomes with a focus on choice & empowerment
- Identifies, prevents, and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment
- Conducts brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated
- Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services, exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers
- Provides a range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients
- Assists with crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required
- Carries a caseload to clients including assessment, individual, group, and family therapy
- Ensures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problems and clients request service
- Monitors client meetings, admission, continued to stay, and discharge criteria
- Ensures timely completion of reports and data submission
- On-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned
- Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expert knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for assigned populations, risk assessment, and crisis management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience as a clinician is preferred.
- A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field is required.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW in the state is required.
- Additional Qualifications: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Now offering a Sign-on Bonus!
- Base Salary: $70,000-85,000 per year
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Employee discounts with various vendors
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedules
- Referral Bonuses
EEO MINORITIES/WOMEN/DISABLED/VETERANS
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