Social Worker - LCSW/LCPC
Fullerton, CA Behavioral Health Services
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Responsible for carrying out effective professional mental health services to patients and their families through individual, familial, relationship, and group treatment. This includes psychosocial evaluations and counseling services, crisis intervention, child and elder abuse reporting and community referrals. Also tasked with providing mental health education at community levels. Works collaboratively with healthcare providers to support patients’ mental health needs and access to mental health care. Utilizes evidenced-based treatment models and interventions. Upholds all HIPAA and other regulatory compliance and safety requirements. Stays current on all credentialing requirements. Upholds all legal and ethical standards under their license. In addition, the incumbent may travel via personal vehicle throughout the community and between other Clinical facilities and departments. 


Requirements

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a caregiver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  


Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as treatment records, test results, referrals, medical guidance, correspondence, protocols, and procedure manuals. Ability to write treatment notes and encounters. Ability to speak effectively to all team members and levels within the organization.  


Reasoning & Mathematical skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  


Physical Demands – Repetitive motions and routine use of standard office equipment such as medical devices, computers, telephones, copiers/scanners, filing cabinets. Ability to see, speak, walk, hear, stand, use of hand/fingers to handle or feel; climb stairs, stoop, carry/lifting up to 20 lbs. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, listening, and working on a computer. Frequent standing, and movement up and down in chairs. Ability to physically conduct all assessment and treatment measures of patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. It includes open offices, office equipment, such as, phones, computers, and printer/copy machines, and waiting areas. The demands of the position include travel to assigned clinics and occasional organization-wide activities.  


Position Requirements


Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited University. 


License/ Certifications:
Current and valid license in good standing – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.  

Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program. 


Experience:
Two years' recent experience in a medical setting. 


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Office administrative practices and procedures, including HER/EMR management and the operation of standard office equipment  
  • Familiar with the culture and customs of the clients with whom they will interact.  
  • Communication skills consistent with the facilitation of mental health wellness topics to individuals, small and large groups of community residents.  
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish without an interpreter.
  • Demonstrates interpersonal/cultural sensitivity and work with a diverse and often underserved population.  
  • Effective written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization and with vendors. ? 
  • Highly organized with strong time management skills, being able to perform simultaneous tasks, prioritize them effectively and follow through quickly. 
  • Proficiency with computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Internet) 

 

Preferred Requirements


Education:  

N/A 


License/ Certifications:
Member of NASW; CAMFT 


Experience:  
Experience in FQHC or Community Health Setting 

Experience in Medical Behavioral Health Model of Practice 


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
N/A 


Salary Range $89,970.00 to $100,000. DOE

Position is considered Full-Time; however, we are only offering a 32-hour workweek.  

Salary Description
Exempt