Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR LMFT

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Department: Behavioral Health
Locations: San Fernando Valley Region - Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City

High Desert Region: Victorville, Lucerne Valley and Barstow
Hours: Part - Time & Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8a-5p)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
School-Based Services:

• Provide brief intervention therapy and assess whether additional therapeutic intervention is indicated
• When indicated, provide counseling / therapy sessions to students at contracted schools
• Coordinate long-term therapy as needed
• Interface with school staff and family of students while maintaining patient confidentiality according to current standards

Integrated Behavioral Health Services:

• Respond immediately to medical provider requests for a behavioral health intervention in the patient exam rooms
• Provide therapeutic interventions when behavioral health issues arise during a medical clinic visit
• Develop diagnosis and treatment plans that are integrated with the medical treatment plan
• Provide brief interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
• Ability to use behavioral health interventions as part of an integrated response to a patient’s medical and mental health needs
• Coordinate long-term therapy for patients with chronic/severe mental illness

General Duties Applicable to All Settings:

• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation
• Attend clinic and other staff meetings as requested
• Provide information for reports to funding sources
• Represent the agency to other agencies or groups as assigned
• Supervise graduate students/interns as assigned
• May perform Utilization Review responsibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - current licensure is required or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - current licensure
• Expertise in utilizing brief-intervention models of therapy
• Expertise in evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy, IMPACT model, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction
• Knowledge of medical conditions and the interaction between medical and behavioral health condition
• Knowledge of common chronic medical diseases and their effect on behavioral health (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.)
• Knowledge of how behavior and mental health affect medical outcomes
• Knowledge and skill working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of MediCal requirements preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to abide by standards of professional ethics
• Computer literacy including word processing and e-mail
• Bilingual Spanish ability preferred
• Valid California Driver’s License, with insurable driving record

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master’s Degree in Social Work and has earned their license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the State of California or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Two plus years of experience providing therapy in a school setting, medical clinic, or hospital, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Experience in a variety of assessments, treatment planning and counseling issues including chemical dependency and/or domestic violence

Full-time benefits (30+hrs/wk) include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. PTO, Holiday pay, Birthday Day Paid, and all other benefits mandated by law.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible - limited time applies

To Apply:

Please email your resume/CV and cover letter to HR Dept.

MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: Accepting a job at MCCN will also qualify you to apply for Loan repayment assistance through the Medical Board of California. For more information you may visit: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/index.html

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