Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kheir Clinic; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kheir Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to enhance behavioral health services for underserved populations in California. This role involves working closely with medical and behavioral health teams, providing assessments and therapies, and fostering community health connections.

The successful candidate will hold a valid LCSW license, possess strong communication and Microsoft Office skills, and ideally be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Korean. Join us to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician, working with diverse multi-ethnic communities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise & mentor ASWs.
• Project & personnel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate behavioral health services within and outside of Kheir.
• Maintain protocols for integrated behavioral health activities across the Kheir network.
• Deliver focused intervention for clients in need of mental health services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Korean

Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Valid licensure in California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Kheir Clinic's mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California. Kheir Clinic was established in 1986 to serve as a bridge between low-income, recently-immigrated, non-English speaking Korean community and local health and social service providers. Today, Kheir is a broad-based agency providing comprehensive health care for a diverse population through its Clinic (a Federally Qualified Health Center), Adult Day Health Care Center and Patient Resources Department.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

The LCSW works in tandem with members of the medical and behavioral health team to manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, apply behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues and provide consultation in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues. The LCSW has a solid knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions, e.g., disease management, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes. They are skilled in targeted, brief individual and group psychotherapy sessions and has the ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments. The LCSW is responsible for growing the mental health department through coordinated development opportunities. Patient facing roles require bilingual proficiency.

MINIMUM 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.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule on as needed basis.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Korean required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a company provided computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. The position requires occasional travel to attend on- and off-site meetings.

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.