LCSW I, Social Worker

Position Summary

The LCSW provides mental health and social work services to underserved populations experiencing complex medical and psychosocial needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the LCSW provides assessment, diagnosis, brief and crisis counseling, psychotherapy, care planning, and coordination of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat mild to moderate mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, substance use, chronic illness-related concerns, and behavioral or interpersonal challenges.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, case managers, and other providers.
• Coordinate referrals to psychiatry, medical specialists, community agencies, housing, substance use treatment, and other support services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members regarding patient care and treatment planning.
• Provide consultation regarding the biopsychosocial impact of illness and behavioral health needs.
• Provide services at satellite locations as needed and complete functional assessments/reports for appropriate agencies.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, interventions, and referrals in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with clinic policies and applicable professional standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to work independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• Minimum two years of experience providing mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and individual/group therapy, preferably with underserved, homeless, or substance-using adult populations.
• Community mental health or primary care/medical setting experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.