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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

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Posted: 09/08/2024

 

Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.

Major responsibilities:

  • Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
  • Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
  • Consults with mental health and medical staffs, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
  • Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
  • Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
  • Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
  • Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
  • Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
  • Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
  • Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
  • As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
  • May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
  • Familiarity with psychological testing.
  • Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
  • Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Clinical experience REQUIRED
  • Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
  • Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
  • Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) Preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
  • Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
  • Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
  • Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.

 

Qualifications

Skills

 

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
Novice
Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.)
Novice

Education

Required

Masters or better.

 

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic. Clin. Social Worker

 
 
 

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