Social Worker (LCSW/LMFT) - San Jose, CA

Job Summary Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with clinic management, nursing, and clinician staff to maintain high standards of patient care with the patient at the center. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker independently provides social work evaluation and treatment services to at-risk clients and families with psychosocial needs as needed in general pediatric, adolescent and family medicine clinics. They take a leadership role in coordinating services with the interdisciplinary team and community agencies to ensure appropriate client care and advocate for and provide quality health care services to all persons in a culturally competent manner. The scope of service is directive in nature: to identify and manage clients with medical and mental/behavioral health needs, provide target treatment, and monitor at risk and high risk clients with a focus on the development of problem-solving and self-management skills as well as teaching coping mechanisms. Clients may be seen for problems such as non-compliance with treatment plans (e.g., diet, exercise, medications), academic problems (e.g., ADHD), mental health problems related to family disruptions and losses, peer related difficulties, physical/substance abuse, and issues surrounding reproductive health and confidentiality. Schedule Full-time/Permanent Shifts: Days Responsibilities And Duties Provide counseling and intervention to pediatric/adolescent clients and conduct individual therapy. Perform a psychosocial needs assessment of clients and families. Provide early detection of at risk patients to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Participate in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings to discuss client progress. Develop, implement, and evaluate service plans based on identified needs. Collaborate with client, family, clinic team members, school staff, primary care provider and community service organizations while maintaining patient confidentiality to ensure service plans and goals are integrated with needs. Assist the organization to develop resources, communication, and impact in areas pertaining to mental health. Assist with coordination of grant programs with the manager. Comply with agency, program, and professional policies and procedures. Attend meetings and training as well as represent the agency, as assigned by the supervisor and as required by the programs. Qualifications And Skills Licensure by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LMFT with pediatric/adolescent client experience. Spanish speaking preferred. Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school. Minimum of two years work experience in a health care agency or clinical setting, including case management, outreach, and education providing mental health services. #J-18808-Ljbffr