Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is seeking an LCSW to join the Counseling Department. The role supports adults, children and families with evaluation, therapy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation planning in a culturally respectful setting.

The position is available as part-time or full-time, exempt, with supervision and coordination across departments, community agencies, and outreach activities, while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral or social sciences or related field.
• LCSW license to practice in California.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Understanding of California mandated reporting laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of case management techniques and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults, children and families including evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, therapy and rehabilitation planning.
• Attend weekly group supervision and individual supervision with Counseling Director.
• Coordinate treatment plans with other departments and external agencies.
• Document treatment sessions and bill via appropriate county/Medi-Cal systems.
• Conduct educational events, trainings and mental health promotion.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking / presentations

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Communication with staff and public

Confidentiality maintenance

Mandated reporting knowledge

Education

Master's degree in behavioral science / social science or related field

LCSW license in CA

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Reports To: Counseling Director

Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Counselor for the Counseling Department of the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) provides clinical services to adults, children and their families. Services include: evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, therapy, and rehabilitation planning. The position requires expertise in the areas of crisis intervention, clinical supervision, treatment plan development and psychotherapeutic legal/ethical issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clinically necessary services to adults, children and their families, including evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, psychotherapy, after-care planning and rehabilitation planning
• Attend weekly group supervision/treatment planning sessions with clinical staff as part of a comprehensive treatment team, contributing to a positive departmental environment
• Attend weekly individual supervision sessions with the Counseling Director
• Coordinate client treatment plans with other IHC Departments and public and private agencies, and assist the Department in establishing and maintaining a network of supportive resources through outreach and referral
• Perform documentation of treatment sessions using standardized, best practices in the field
• Ability to chart and bill using the County billing system (currently the Rehab Option) or Medi-Cal billing
• Perform behavioral interventions with adult and children as needed
• Write necessary reports and letters on client’s behalf
• Conduct educational events, trainings and mental health promotion as needed
• Maintain strictest client confidentiality, except when mandated reporting is required
• Write necessary report and letters on client’s behalf
• Will comply with the IHC’s HIPAA and Privacy Policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Counseling Director

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possession of a Master’s degree in behavioral science, social science or a related field degree.
• Knowledge of theory and treatment practices of intrapsychic, interpersonal and social problems; community mental health; alcohol and other drug abuse interventions; and community agencies and resources that assist with physical and emotional wellness
• Hold & maintain current, valid & unrestricted LCSW professional license to practice in the State of CA
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general public
• Ability to provide public presentations to others in the field
• Understanding of case management techniques
• Knowledge of & ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populations
• Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
• Knowledge of general mental health services and California State Rehabilitation Mental Health Option services is helpful
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Possession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as good team work skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally