LCSW I, Social Worker

Statement of functions

The licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) will work to reduce the distress and improve the mental health of underserved populations presenting with complex medical and psycho-social problems. Works alongside other professionals in multidisciplinary teams in order to deal with complex patient problems.

Description

• The LCSW provides social work services including assessment, short term and crisis counseling, individualized care planning, and case coordination to patients and their families.
• Serves as liaison between Kedren Community Clinic and the community to integrate services, coordinate care for clients, and enhance relationships through public relations activities.
• Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for patients with acute or chronic mild to medium mental health disorders.
• Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.

Duties

• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical providers, nurses, social workers, front office staff, and case managers.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapies and/or psychosocial rehabilitation treatment to clients with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, hypertension, medication non-adherence, addiction, social and interpersonal problems, personality disorders and challenging behaviors.
• Develop individualized treatment plans as part of ongoing assessment of patients and in collaboration with the case manager.
• Refer patients to institutions, support services, psychiatry, and other specialists as needed.
• Provide consultation services to multidisciplinary team members by evaluating the biopsychosocial implications of the patient’s illness when the team is assessing and planning medical treatment.
• Provide mental health services at satellite sites as needed.
• Provide functional assessments in reports to the Department of Public Social Services, Department of Child and Family Services, Social Security Administration, and the Judiciary.
• May provide some case management or referral to assist homeless patients with accessing vital resources such as housing, substance abuse treatment, specialty mental health care, and public benefits.
• Document all assessments, diagnoses, care plans, interventions, and referrals in our electronic medical records system.
• Complies with Kedren Community Care Clinic policies
• Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel, and the public.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patient’s symptoms and dysfunctional behaviors per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Ability to be supportive and acknowledge individuality.
• Ability to be a team player. Support and assist team members. Be available to help and learn from the team. Keep an open mind to feedback and earn the trust of staff and providers.
• Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently.
• Performs any other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Minimum two years of providing mental health services (i.e., assessment, diagnosis, individual and group therapies) to underserved populations, homeless, mentally ill, substance addicted adult populations.
• Prior experience working within a community mental health or primary care, medical setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in computer use required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred