Social Worker LCSW

CommonSpirit Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Connected Living in California is seeking a Social Worker to advocate for individuals and families facing complex challenges. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, create care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being. Ideal candidates hold an MSW in Counseling Psychology, CA licensure as an LCSW, and at least 2 years' experience with

Qualifications

• MSW in Counseling Psychology is required.
• Two years of experience with elderly or disabled adults.
• Interviewing, assessment, care plan development and implementation; group/community collaboration.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement care plans with appropriate response plans.
• Assess and diagnose mental illness for participants.
• Provide support to social service department and guide treatment decisions.
• Deliver mental and behavioral therapy using strength-based approaches.
• Provide counseling to individuals or groups; offer referrals or peer support.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

MSW in Counseling Psychology

Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

• Assess, develops and implements care plans by developing appropriate response plans for participants
• Assess and make clinical evaluations and diagnose mental illness for participants
• Provide support and communication; support to social service department and make judgements on best course of treatment for participants
• Provide mental and behavioral therapy by using strength based social work approach to treat participants
• Provide counseling using applied psychotherapy of a non-medical nature with individuals or groups
• Facilitate direct therapy, make referrals or provide peer support groups

Job Requirements

Required

• MSW in Counseling Psychology
• Two (2) years of experience working with the elderly or disabled adults
• Experience in how to conduct an interview, assess, develop and implement care plans; work with groups and community agencies
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA

Preferred

• MFT or MA in Counseling, Psychology
• Course work in gerontology

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Connected Living has been serving seniors in Shasta County since 1968. Our programs have been designed for seniors and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to meeting each participant's physical, mental, and spiritual needs and we offer a variety of high-quality, affordable health care services in a compassionate environment.

One Community. One Mission. One California