Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Chula Vista, CA

The Golden Dove Psychological and Counseling Center is one of the world's most respected centers focuses on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention.

The Clinician (LCSW) is part of a dynamic team within an integrated model of care dedicated to providing adolescents with support and resources that will inspire effective long-lasting change. We approach adolescent mental health concerns through a multidisciplinary model that facilitates ongoing communication between members of the care team and provides greater continuity of care.

We specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and more. Our clinic offers evidence-based therapies and personalized care to support our clients' well-being.

We offer a sign-on bonus.

Work Schedule:

Full-time and Part-time position with flexible scheduling, including some evening and weekend hours to accommodate clients' needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts professional level one-on-one therapeutic and psychosocial counseling with adolescents that is solution-focused
• Assists adolescents with skill building to overcome current and future challenges
• Coordinate treatment planning and provide crisis evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Conducts crisis intervention assessments and other necessary screenings to plan treatment effectively
• Provides specialized treatment to adolescents who are seriously mentally ill, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled to meet their specific needs
• Prepares and conducts group counseling on various mental health topics
• Produces informative concise notes consistently documenting intake, treatment plans, and progress
• Conducts training for probation and detention staff to assist them with effective skill-building ideas and plans for adolescents within their supervision
• Coordinates discharge with community providers to ensure continuity of care after detainment

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Active State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits:

• The annual base salary range is $80k to $100k
• Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/ or skill level, among other things
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If the following information describes you, start your journey with us today!