Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Summary

Under general direction of the Behavioral Health Director, the LCSW will provide a wide range of services for clients with mental health conditions through various treatment methods. Southland focuses on underserved and low-income community members who have mild to moderate impairments due to a mental illness.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide clinical services for clients including but not limited to: individuals, groups, couples, and family therapies.
• Provide a wide range of services in addition to just focused on clinical work.
• Appropriately and thoroughly document all services rendered and contact had with clients in the form of billable and non-billable progress notes in compliance with the State, County, Medi-Cal, and agency standards.
• Manage crisis situations in a clinically sound and professional manner.
• Coordinate care for clients in collaboration with other clinic staff members or other community agencies as part of a multidisciplinary team member.
• Work in partnership with clients and other clinic staff members to ensure appropriate treatment and service coordination.
• Create and support the client’s care plan and monitor progress on a regular basis.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, peer review meetings, and supervision sessions.
• May perform and/or participate in projects involving data collection, summarization, analysis and design.
• May coordinate development of mental health services data and information, participate in internal/external community events as needed.
• May perform any other function as needed by management and the agency.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily complete job:

• Master’s Degree
• LCSW (Active California License)
• Knowledge of DSM-5/ICD-10 and other best practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity towards various Asian cultures and other ethnic cultures.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team of care including, peers, consumers, and families.
• Excellent networking, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, computer skills and ability to be proficient and timely with multiple deadlines.
• California Driver’s License with reliable transportation and proof of car insurance.
• Ability to do some travel for conferences, meetings, and trainings.
• Ability to work flexible schedule as needed.
• Verification of employment eligibility.
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese.
• Must pass background check before hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $99,340.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person