Social Worker II Clinical Lead LCSW (Full Time)

About the role

The Clinical Lead will assist the Director of Social Services in overseeing Associate Clinicians who are accruing supervised clinical hours toward Social Work licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group clinical supervision to Social Services staff under a BBS supervision agreement and interns as they collect school internship hours
• Provides clinical insight and feedback to Social Services Department interns and aids in their development
• Sets up and facilitates group therapy sessions
• Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patients and their family members
• Provides group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities
• Attends regular treatment team meetings as needed to provide the social work perspective to total interdisciplinary team
• Congresses with case managers to impart pertinent information on cases garnered by pt. interaction in groups, during PSA's or individual interactions
• Conducts 1:1 pt. check-ins and participates in creation and review of treatment plan updates and goal setting with pt., as needed
• Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law for mandated reporting
• Utilizes trauma informed care approach to assist with pt. de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed
• Demonstrates conduct in keeping with NASW, Joint Commission, CMS and Aurora ethical standards
• Complies with facility safety, infection control and security program
• Participates in activities, which enhance professional growth and development
• Aids the Director of Social Services with special assignments, as needed

Requirements

• Possession of a current, active, and unrestricted California license in good standing (not under suspension or probation) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Masters Degree in Social Work
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association
• Knowledge of acute adult psychological disorders
• Knowledge of acute adolescent psychological disorders
• 3-5 years' experience in the mental health field required
• Skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic, serious mental health and non-violent crises intervention practice

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• PTO Plan
• Holiday Premium Pay
• PTO Cash Out option
• Sick Pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• ID Theft Protection
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discount Opportunities