LCSW - 253801

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to identify, triage, and manage patients with mental health and behavioral health conditions. The role involves collaborating with a team of primary care physicians and mid-level providers to enhance patient care through skill training, patient education, and specific behavioral change plans.

Responsibilities / Job Duties:

• Identify and manage patients with mental and behavioral health conditions within a primary care setting.
• Provide skill training and develop behavioral change plans with patients.
• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Assess clinical status and detect "at risk" patients to prevent further deterioration.
• Consult with physician supervisors and refer cases to specialty providers as needed.
• Collaborate with the primary care team to manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems.
• Improve clinical outcomes for patients with high prevalence of mental disorders.
• Teach self-management, prevention, and treatment techniques to patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records and supervise case coordinators.
• Participate in meetings, Quality Assurance activities, and staff evaluations.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Must have a current CA license.

Skills:

• Keen understanding of behavior modification strategies, motivational interviewing, and value-based strategies.
• Experience in crisis work or solution-focused therapy is preferred.
• Strong teamwork abilities and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations calmly and equitably.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and governmental regulations.

Schedule / Shift:

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Flexible start times are available, maintaining standard 8-hour days.