BH Provider - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Unicare Community Health Center Inc, Recruiter; California, Fontana (MO, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health organization is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide essential mental health services to diverse populations. In this role, you will address psychological and emotional challenges, delivering culturally sensitive care to individuals and families. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, offering crisis counseling and developing treatment plans tailored to client needs. This position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as an LCSW with clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral health services under supervision.
• Conduct assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in community outreach and mental health presentations.

Skills

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Crisis Counseling

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent People Skills

Ability to Multitask

Self-directed Work Style

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

BH Provider - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Unicare Community Health Center-Fontana 17500, 17500 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, California, United States of America Req #11

At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member, while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper.

Job Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide licensed clinical social work to children, adults, and families or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as adjustment to illness and pain, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, attention deficit, substance abuse, addictive gambling, or family situations. This licensed clinician will develop plans with the client and implement therapeutic treatment plans in a strength-based model in both the doctors’ offices and the individual counseling office. The licensed clinician will provide culturally sensitive services to the Latino communities by providing assessments, referrals, and follow-up appointments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct behavioral health and medical social work services to Latino individuals, families, groups, and communities under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Provide crisis counseling as needed and outreach counseling to community settings such as schools, home visits, and other settings as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Provide specialized counseling groups or classes for adjustment to illness, pain, parenting, depression, grief, anger management, teen issues, or other topics within the scope of license and training.
• Participate in weekly case review meetings.
• Supply case files including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reporting and statistical data in a timely manner as required by law, department, and Unicare.
• Supply court psychosocial evaluations, give reports of attendance, and make court appearances when necessary.
• Discuss progress toward goals with clients such as controlling weight, pain, adjusting to stress, or substance abuse education and support services.
• Conduct relaxation exercises or learn relaxation skills from supervision, facilitate peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions.
• Refer clients to supportive community services and in-house medical services or support programs to supplement office treatment and counseling.
• Adhere to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines and undergo yearly cultural supportive training.
• Perform other training and job-related activities mandated.
• Assist in the development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the Clinic as directed.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness with medical charts, ensuring all charts are closed within 48 hours of the encounter.
• Periodically provide community mental health presentations and workshops on pain management, childhood mental health issues, or stress management to the community or Unicare staff.
• Meet provider goals by seeing up to twenty (20) patients per day, subject to clinic goals.

Non-Essential Functions

• As directed by the Director of Behavioral Health, perform other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code; appearance must be neat and clean.
• Maintain current license, registrations, and/or certifications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as an LCSW with up to two years of clinical experience post-master’s degree; preferably some experience in medical social work.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of behavioral health in outpatient settings.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Self-directed and able to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.

Travel

• May travel to all Unicare Community Health Center clinics to work or attend meetings as needed.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Pushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent wrist, hand, and finger dexterity to perform fine motor functions.
• Position requires light to moderate work with a maximum weight of 25 lbs. to lift and carry.
• Full range of body motion requires twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, listening, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.

Working Conditions

• Non-Ionizing Radiation (microwaves)

Work Schedule

You will generally be scheduled to work each day Monday through Friday, with starting times each day varying between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ending times between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as required to meet the operational needs of the company.

Let Unicare Community Health Center be your choice for meaningful work that makes a difference in the community we serve.