Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Full-Time Exempt)

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD); Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District's Family Health Center seeks a licensed clinical social worker to evaluate and manage patients with behavioral/mental/social needs, serving all ages. You will collaborate with the health care team to provide direct care, conduct ongoing assessments, and connect patients with community resources and programs.

The role emphasizes confidential, evidence-based care, adherence to DSM guidelines, and coordination with physicians, therapists, and social

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California as LCSW or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• 5150 certification preferred.
• Must be credentialed to practice within BVCHD.
• One year outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients through behavioral assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with health care team to enhance patient management and satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality; work with physicians and other team members.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

California-licensed LCSW or Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Tools

EMR System

Job description

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts (Exempt - 5 days/week)

SHIFT: 8 Hour Shifts (Exempt - 5 days/week)

DEPARTMENT: Family Health Center

POSITION SUMMARY

The clinical social worker shall work collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide evaluation and management for patients with behavioral/mental/social needs. This position will help serve a spectrum of mental health needs through various programs targeting populations of all ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide direct care to patients through ongoing behavioral assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Enhance the quality of patient management and satisfaction through support and collaboration with various internal and external programs/organizations.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:

• Licensed in the State of California as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• BLS Certification within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• 5150 certification

Minimum Experience Required:

• Must be credential to practice within scope at Bear Valley Community Healthcare District

Experience Preferred:

• One-year experience working in an outpatient clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR system or ability to learn and use the district Electronic Medical Record system

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to use communication skills to enhance learning through motivation, associations and repetition.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Must be able to withstand stressful situations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Good clinical understanding of adult mental health, diagnosis in the DSM IV-TR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
• Bilingual preferred

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Is An Equal Opportunity Employer