Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic is currently in search of a Full-time/Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)n in California.

At Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic, our commitment is to cultivate healthier communities by providing high-quality, secure, and patient-centered healthcare services in medically underserved areas, regardless of financial capacity.

Guided by a global perspective and local action, we aim to set an example for other health centers. Our daily efforts are driven by a mission that highlights our dedication to community service.

We are actively seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about contributing to a diverse environment, has a commitment to serving in underprivileged communities, and is a collaborative team player. It is crucial that this individual aligns with the mission and vision of Behavioral Brightside Mental Clinic to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This role encompasses direct clinical work, conducted both in-office and within the community, with a primary focus on delivering therapeutic support to assigned clients coping with symptoms of major mental illness and/or severe emotional disorders.

CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION:

• Build positive rapport and trust with clients and colleagues, demonstrating reliability as a foundational aspect of this role
• Effectively contribute as a team member to advance shared goals, emphasizing collaboration as an essential element for success.
• Demonstrate respect and effectiveness in working with individuals of diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and behaviors, emphasizing cultural competence.
• Navigate and function effectively within both the organizational and financial structures of Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic and external systems, ensuring adaptability to various contexts.
• Adhere to professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic, upholding the highest standards of integrity.
• Work both independently and collaboratively within teams to enhance skills, achieve performance goals, and improve outcomes. Emphasize promoting choice and empowerment in the process.
• Identify, prevent, and report unsafe situations, utilizing appropriate procedures to ensure a safe environment as a key responsibility.
• Conduct brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screening. Arrange for more detailed assessments when indicated, ensuring thorough evaluation.
• Create and implement integrated care plans, ensuring access to linked services, and facilitate information exchange among clients, family members, and providers for comprehensive care delivery.
• Provide a diverse range of brief, focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for clients, catering to individual needs and promoting overall well-being.

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 Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic and other external systems in which they interact
• Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of Children's Unity Nest Wellness Clinic
• 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 or bachelor's degree in Social Work 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: $80,000-100,000 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

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