Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

Job Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Reports To: Counseling Director

Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary: The Counselor for the Counseling Department of the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) provides clinical services to adults, children and their families. Services include: evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, therapy, and rehabilitation planning. The position requires expertise in the areas of crisis intervention, clinical supervision, treatment plan development and psychotherapeutic legal/ethical issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides clinically necessary services to adults, children and their families, including evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, psychotherapy, after-care planning and rehabilitation planning
• Attend weekly group supervision/treatment planning sessions with clinical staff as part of a comprehensive treatment team, contributing to a positive departmental environment
• Attend weekly individual supervision sessions with the Counseling Director
• Coordinate client treatment plans with other IHC Departments and public and private agencies, and assist the Department in establishing and maintaining a network of supportive resources through outreach and referral
• Perform documentation of treatment sessions using standardized, best practices in the field
• Ability to chart and bill using the County billing system (currently the Rehab Option) or Medi-Cal billing
• Perform behavioral interventions with adult and children as needed
• Write necessary reports and letters on client’s behalf
• Conduct educational events, trainings and mental health promotion as needed
• Maintain strictest client confidentiality, except when mandated reporting is required
• Write necessary report and letters on client’s behalf
• Will comply with the IHC’s HIPAA and Privacy Policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Counseling Director

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Possession of a Master’s degree in behavioral science, social science or a related field degree.
• Knowledge of theory and treatment practices of intrapsychic, interpersonal and social problems; community mental health; alcohol and other drug abuse interventions; and community agencies and resources that assist with physical and emotional wellness
• Hold & maintain current, valid & unrestricted LCSW professional license to practice in the State of CA
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general public
• Ability to provide public presentations to others in the field
• Understanding of case management techniques
• Knowledge of & ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populations
• Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
• Knowledge of general mental health services and California State Rehabilitation Mental Health Option services is helpful
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Possession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as good team work skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally