Acsw/Lcsw (Associate/Licensed clinical social worker)

Description ACSW/LCSW JOB SUMMARY Provides evidence based screening and psychosocial assessment and brief intervention treatment as part of the clinic health care team. Provides clinical services, mental health prevention and case management for patients and families within a framework of patient centered care, integrating medical diagnosis, social determinants of health and emotional, mental, and substance use disorders.

• ACSW (ASSOCIATE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accurate assessment of mental health issues of patients referred by Clinic PCPs.
• Direct clinical work with diverse patient population of all ages Screen patients using evidence based screening tools and develop a person centered treatment plan with the patient.
• Assess patient motivation to engage in substance use and/or mental health treatment and engage or refer accordingly Provide short term clinical intervention designed to support patient’s ability to meet his/her goals Provide mental health prevention services for patients who are identified as at risk for mental illness and emotional distress Provide case management services, as needed Document all assessments, interventions and treatment plans appropriately and according to departmental, clinic and payer guidelines.
• Contribute to a team approach promoting and supporting integration between Primary Care and Behavioral Health.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary health care teams, representing clinical social work perspective.
• Develop and maintain individual records of patient progress and participation in treatment Maintain working knowledge and relationship with community resources and work with a network of community based providers.
• Participate in regular supervisory conferences; keep current with social work and health care developments and seek to enhance job related developments.
• If eligible, may be asked to supervise social work graduate interns Perform other duties assigned by CCHC Director of Social Work and Behavioral Health Services LCSW (LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (IN ADDITION TO ABOVE) Supervises MSW interns as part of a team and oversees these interns who provide mental health prevention services for patients who are identified as at risk for mental illness and emotional distress; supervises interns providing case management services, as needed Intake and screening of new patients Opportunity to provide trainings and facilitate groups

Requirements

ACSW (ASSOCIATE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university; two years post master’s preferred Registered with BBS and working towards licensure Spanish or Armenian speaking required LCSW EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE LCSW with relevant health care experience preferred Two or more years of social work experience in a health care setting. ACSW (ASSOCIATE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) PAY RATE: $70K-$75K annually LCSW (LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER) PAY RATE: $79K – 83K annually