Associate Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Clinical Social Worker

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health

FLSA Status: Exempt

Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $2,827.20 – $3,116.80 bi-weekly

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and clinical supervision of a licensed behavioral health clinician, the Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) will provide behavioral health services to CHCCC patients in collaboration with the patient care team. The ACSW will gain hours of experience toward licensure in clinical social work while under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinician.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, motivated, and organized at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Provides a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment and case management services to children and/or adults with mental health conditions.

Screens and perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention/stabilization, short term individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, individualized treatment planning, goal setting, collateral services, progress monitoring, and care coordination.

Participates in the patient care team coordination by providing direct linkage between patient, external mental health service providers and community based organizations.

Monitors and documents patient progress, all care coordination activities, and treatment in the electronic health record in a thorough and consistent manner.

Co-manages patient care under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health clinician.

Provides consultation on patient behavioral issues and concerns in the clinic, as needed, with support from a licensed provider and/or other clinical staff.

Communicates with all members of the care team both internal and external by being a patient advocate. Uses available resources to facilitate care to ensure appropriate services are arranged for the patient in order for the patient to meet self-management and treatment goals.

Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Department to comply with federal and state regulations and payer requirements. Assists with various report tracking in and all software programs as designated by the company.

Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings as required. Participates in specialty committees as assigned.

Maintains direct communication with the Health Center Manager, providing updates on operational issues, process improvement suggestions, and other concerns.

Provides coverage in various health centers as necessary.

Demonstrates professionalism when calling patients and provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.

Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and deal with frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).

Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and intimate partner violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and reporting procedures.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients and creates and affirming and safe clinical environment.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

Other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clinical coaching to Behavioral Health Integration team regarding shared cases.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited university required. Current registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences required.

Minimum two years of experience working in a healthcare, hospice, social service setting, case management, social advocacy, mental health or family services agency preferred. Must demonstrate cultural competence working in diverse, low income, and immigrant communities. Knowledgeable in mandated reporting laws, DSM-V, crisis communication, short term treatment modalities and de-escalation techniques.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policy and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization.

Bilingual – ability to read, speak, and write in English and another language is preferred, but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required. Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills required. Working knowledge of EHR required. Competency in EHR system required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to obtain and maintain current, valid, unrestricted ACSW license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Current CPR (BLS-C) card required. Must obtain a valid CPR card within first 60 days of employment if not certified at time of hire.

Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire.

Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of T-dap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate (i.e. office and clinic setting with computers, phones, and printers). Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.