Bilingual Therapist (Associate Clinical Social Worker)

SUMMARY    

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and Community Wellness, in partnership with the senior Licensed LCSW, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct services including individual (including youth), couple, family and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES   

• Addresses referrals from providers including referrals via warm hand-offs  
• Participates and daily huddles to assess needs and coordinate services  
• Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records systems called eCW  
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families  
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners  
• Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner  
• Participate in our SBIRT program  
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients  
• Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency  
• Maintain case load of 15 to 20 patients weekly, and minimum of 5-10 patients a day  
• Other duties as assigned   

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS  

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Additional requirements include: 1) knowledge of electronic medical records; 2) knowledge of community and community resources; 3) ability to pass background check; 4) valid California State Driver’s License; 5) TB Clearance; 6) flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends; 7) local travel required.   

Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check

Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Influenza, TB   

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:
  

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be:   

• Capacity with ability to provide services in English and Spanish required
• Working knowledge of Clinic policies and procedures  
• Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.  
• Experience supervising unlicensed staff.  
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.  
• Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health and substance use) with emphasis on children and adolescents.  
• Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).  
• Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.  
• Demonstrated oral/written skills in Spanish and English.  
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds a cultural competent and sensitive manner.

EDUCATION:
  

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited university.