Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Full-Time Exempt)

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