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