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LCSW - Substance Abuse Specialty (FT)

Community Health Alliance of Pasadena

Pasadena, CA | Full Time

$72k-86k (estimate)

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LCSW - Substance Abuse Specialty (FT)

$72k-86k (estimate)

Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare 1 Month Ago

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Community Health Alliance of Pasadena is Hiring a LCSW - Substance Abuse Specialty (FT) Near Pasadena, CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, prenatal care, and psychiatric care; make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview
Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ChapCare program criteria to determine the appropriate level of care
Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated
Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs
Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process; follow up with client within seven days of referral to assess process and client’s satisfaction with adjusting to the program
Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients
If client does not keep assessment appointment, follow up by phone, mail or email and offer to reschedule the appointment
Work collaboratively with client’s funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement
Complete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing; enter necessary information into electronic medical records (EMR) system
Consult with supervisor and/or psychiatrist as needed
Provide back-up assistance to Behavior Health staff with group therapy and psycho-education groups as necessary

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field plus one year of clinical experience in an alcohol or other drugs (AOD) or mental health setting preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with two or more years in an AOD or mental health setting
LCSW, LSW, or LPC required
Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care
Experience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies including DBT, and motivational therapies including the use of incentives preferred
Personal recovery experience not required, however, knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferred
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desired.