Bilingual LCSW: Crisis & Integrated Behavioral Health

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Monthly employer-sponsored health-prem

Funded Health Savings Account

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing

Mileage reimbursement

Disability plans (LTD/STD)

Life insurance & AD&D

Job summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. will deliver behavioral health services in Southern California's FQHC clinics, providing crisis intervention, short and longer‑term counseling, case management, and social service linkages as needed.

On-site work is required at JWCH clinics with limited tele-psych for patients outside the clinic. The role supports integrated care, participates in case conferences, and may supervise Associate Social

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, social welfare, psychology from an accredited college or university.
• LCSW with current California BBS license.
• Strong desire and documented experience working with low-income underserved patients.
• Experience /knowledge in human, social, and/or behavioral health services, especially low-income underserved individuals
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed care, person centered care and behavioral and medical conditions impacting this population
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing)
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of mental health emergency procedures such as 5150, CPS reporting, APS reporting, and Tarasoff reporting.
• Experience working with substance abuse disorders, preferred
• Evidence of valid California Driver's License and current Auto Insurance.
• Must be able to use EMR (NextGen) proficiently.
• Experience working in a medical setting preferred/ Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability needed
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients' clinical treatment goals and behavioral health needs are addressed.
• Conduct functional and strength-based assessments, including comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnoses related to mental health, substance use, trauma, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop coordinated, integrated care plans that incorporate medical and psychosocial services to address patients' social, emotional, and practical needs.
• Provide in-person and, on occasion, remote psychotherapy, counseling, medical case management, and psychoeducation.
• Utilize both short-term and longer-term interventions, as clinically appropriate and consistent with funding requirements, to address trauma, mental health symptoms, psychosocial functioning, and substance use reduction.
• Ensure that all interventions are client-centered, strength-based, and aligned with a comprehensive treatment plan developed following a thorough biopsychosocial assessment.
• Consult with primary care providers to support integrated care, enhance understanding of patient needs, and assist in the implementation of coordinated treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Case Management staff to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and help reduce barriers to services.
• Participate in weekly case conferences to assist in problem solving related to patients and to ensure that professional guidance and high-quality case management services are provided.
• Participate in community meetings pertaining to the needs of JWCH patients.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings that are held weekly in the clinics.
• Be available as assigned to provide after-hours emergency psychiatric assistance.
• Provide phone consultation as needed.
• Rotate coverage as Officer of The Day taking crisis calls from JWCH patients in the community or located at other clinics and programs.
• Complete all charting as required by JWCH, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation.
• Encounters must be closed by the end of each shift without exception.
• Assist with provider education for integrated behavioral and primary care services
• Participate in behavioral health quality assurance/improvement activities to maintain and strengthen standards of care.
• If supervising ASW's comply with all BBS requirements and ensure that ASW's encounters are closed in a timely manner.
• Maintains assigned patient panel and meets productivity expectations.
• Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in required safety and compliance trainings and apply learned practices in daily work activities.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards in the workplace.
• Use equipment, tools, abs supplies safely and responsibly in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain awareness of infection control, occupational health, and emergency preparedness procedures appropriate to the role.
• Participate in JWCH's customer service training called AIDET on an annual basis.
• Demonstrate an understanding of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You).
• Utilize the AIDET communication framework to communicate with patients and team members in a manner that reduces patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.

Job description

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. will deliver behavioral health services in Southern California's FQHC clinics, providing crisis intervention, short and longer‑term counseling, case management, and social service linkages as needed.

On-site work is required at JWCH clinics with limited tele-psych for patients outside the clinic. The role supports integrated care, participates in case conferences, and may supervise Associate Social