Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The purpose of this position is to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services through evidenced based practice and a Care Team Approach.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Provide consultation services: Brief assessment, crisis intervention, case management and referrals, coping skills training, psycho-education, and support of medical treatment regimen.
• Provide liaison services: Formal and informal education of providers and East Valley staff of mental health services, psychological disorders, and empirically validated treatments.
• Maintain a caseload of 30 ongoing therapy patients, operating primarily from a brief therapy model. These patients are in addition to consultation services.
• Provide weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision for 2 trainees/interns meeting supervisory requirements as outlined by the BBS. The number of supervisees may increase but is negotiable depending on work demands. This applies to LCSW's who have completed their continuing education requirements for supervision. Those unable to supervise are expected to complete the processes necessary to become a clinical supervisor.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with care providers by asking questions about patient's condition/treatment and offering immediate feedback on referred patients.
• Attend team meetings/case conferences/trainings with the primary providers and/or other behavioral health staff.
• Complete documentation according to standard in a 24 hour period and participate in monthly quality assurance documentation reviews.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in Social Work and current valid license as a clinical social worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
• Two years social work experience in a psychiatric social work setting.
• Must have performed clinical supervision for at least two years.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

DOE: $90,000 - $100,264

East Valley offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Please apply to this position with your current resume.

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