Licensed Clinical Social Worker

About the role

The Behavioral Health Provider will work with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure that quality psychosocial services are delivered to Arnold's Place patients. This position will be scheduled to work Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health diagnoses, treatment plans and implements short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, domestic violence, behavioral health problems, and psychosocial stressors.
• Works predominantly within clinic, but may include home visit services.
• Provides short-term case management services for patients participating in treatment.
• Assists with crisis intervention and triage as needed.
• Crisis intervention includes assessment, de-escalation, and notifying the public mental health crisis response team if necessary.
• Works with team members to provide follow-up assessment and prevention planning after any crisis, including follow-up with outside agencies.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with contractual and billing requirements and submits encounter forms on a weekly basis.
• Participates in weekly clinical meetings; promotes integrated primary/mental health care in coordination with medical providers and other inter-disciplinary team members.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health and integrated models of care.
• Consults informally with providers as needed.
• Follows all State of California mandated reporting requirements.
• May serve as supervisor for psychology or PCC/MFT/MSW interns and may provide APCC/AMFT/ASW clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license required.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and complex health needs.
• Experience providing short-term counseling and crisis intervention.
• Experience with integrated primary/mental health care.
• Experience with crisis intervention and triage.
• Experience with quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health and integrated models of care.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Compensation: LCSW/LMFT/LPCC: $101,753.60 - $122,928.00/year depending on years since licensed and pro-rated to FTE, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Dependent & Domestic Partner Coverage), Health Saving Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, 10 Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation and Paid Sick leave, CME Allowance and Paid Time Off to complete License Renewal Reimbursement.