Clinical Social Worker - Trauma‑Informed Care & Housing First

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc in Los Angeles County clinics seeks an Associate Social Worker to conduct clinic-based assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling under LCSW supervision. You’ll employ harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and Housing First as part of a multidisciplinary team to support underserved populations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with case management, ensuring timely charting, and providing psychotherapy across individual and group modalities to improve

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• Clinical Social Work Registration with BBS or equivalent.
• Experience with low income or homeless populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinic-based assessments and brief crisis interventions under supervision.
• Provide ongoing psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate with Case Management and Housing navigation staff to obtain housing and services.
• Document assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Motivational interviewing

Harm reduction

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc in Los Angeles County clinics seeks an Associate Social Worker to conduct clinic-based assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling under LCSW supervision. You’ll employ harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and Housing First as part of a multidisciplinary team to support underserved populations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with case management, ensuring timely charting, and providing psychotherapy across individual and group modalities to improve