Bilingual LCSW - Integrated Behavioral Health Leader

Kheir Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kheir Clinic in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams. The role involves managing psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, applying behavioral principles, and providing brief therapy.

The candidate should supervise ASWs, handle program development, and enhance access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure in California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician, working with diverse multi-ethnic communities.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to supervise & mentor ASWs.
• Project & personnel management experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid written, oral, and public communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate behavioral health services within and outside of Kheir.
• Maintain protocols and procedures for integrated behavioral health activities across the Kheir network.
• Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health & psychosocial issues.
• Conduct client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations.
• Deliver focused intervention for clients who are in need of mental health services.
• Provide consultation to clinic management and other team members about behavioral health services, suggested areas of outcome, and program evaluation.
• Assist in project- related communication with the governmental agencies, i.e. Department of Mental Health.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and bank of local resources for outside referrals.
• Support Quality Assurance activities related to behavioral health care.
• Track, prepare and present program/project data and reports.
• Monitor and coordinate the department’s delivery of health services for clients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers both within the primary care setting & outside.
• Coordinate external and internal training for all BH Department staff, including ASW supervision trainings.
• Effectively document services to monitor and evaluate quality- improvement benchmarks for department.
• Conduct weekly “chart” reviews & train ASWs, if necessary.
• Ensure compliance in mandated utilization of e-referral, electronic health records & electronic billing systems.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

LCSW licensure

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/K

Job description

Kheir Clinic in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams. The role involves managing psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, applying behavioral principles, and providing brief therapy.

The candidate should supervise ASWs, handle program development, and enhance access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.