Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Full-Time Exempt)
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Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Full-Time Exempt)
Description
DEPARTMENT: Family Health Center
SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts (Exempt - 5 days/week)
POSITION SUMMARY
The clinical social worker shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide evaluation and management for patients with behavioral/mental/social needs. This position will help serve a spectrum of mental health needs through various programs targeting populations of all ages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide direct care to patients through ongoing behavioral assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.
- All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:
- Licensed in the State of California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- BLS Certification within 3 months of hire
Education Preferred:
- 5150 certification
Minimum Experience Required:
- Must be credential to practice within scope at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
Experience Preferred:
- One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic preferred.
- Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district Electronic Medical Record system
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to use communication skills to enhance learning through motivation, associations and repetition.
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Must be able to withstand stressful situations.
- Critical thinking skills
- Good clinical understanding of adult mental health, diagnosis in the DSM IV-TR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
- Bilingual preferred
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer