The clinician provides independent clinical and casework services, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure effective discharge planning for members served.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess a valid clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, or LPCC). At least two years of direct behavioral health experience and current CPR/First Aid/CPI certifications are required.
postgraduate degreeTreatment planningRecovery planningDischarge planningRisk assessmentCase managementCrisis managementDe-escalation techniquesClinical documentationClinical supervisionIndividual therapyGroup therapyPsychosocial assessmentsTherapeutic allianceCase coordinationMental health status exams
Job description
Shifts Available
SH | AM | Shifts
8:30
AM - 5:00 PM |
Days: Saturday-Sunday
Minimum Compensation
$38.23—$50.00 | plus 5% weekend shift differential
Starting wage is based off of experience
Position Summary
The Social Work Clinician III independently provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies. May act in the role of a clinical supervisor of unlicensed staff.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.”
Qualifications
Required
Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting
Licensure (LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, or LPCC)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred
Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting
Two (2) years of post-licensure experience in order to provide clinical supervision to license eligible staff
Essential functions
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Conducts psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, group and individual clinical service, case coordination, and documentation
Independently completes clinical assessments
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
Ensures provision of needed clinical services to assigned members served
Coordinates ongoing treatment within the program and with outside agencies
Provides individual and group therapy
Documents all treatment provided in a thorough and consistent manner
Collaborates with other staff in the discharge planning process and makes linkages to community services for members served
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and recovery planning meetings
Demonstrates knowledge of de-escalation techniques and crisis communication and management
Serves as a clinical consultant to recovery team members
If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and Responsibilities
may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.
SKILLS
Ability to complete social histories, risk assessments, mental health status exams, and plans of care
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation therapists
Ability to form a therapeutic alliance with members served and families
Sufficient medical knowledge to assess the needs of members served
Skills in conducting group therapy
Ability to advocate for the members served in other health delivery systems
Physical demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, squat, kneel, and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently reach, twist, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.
