Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Sal Psychiatry Services | Norwalk, California

Employment Type: Full-Time | 4–5 Days Per Week
Location: Norwalk, CA | Outpatient Behavioral Health
Compensation: $[Insert Approved Salary Range] annually
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Professional Development Opportunities

Join a Team That Is Making a Difference in Mental Healthcare

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others?

Sal Psychiatry Services is seeking a motivated and patient-centered Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our growing outpatient behavioral health practice in Norwalk, California.

At Sal Psychiatry, we believe quality mental healthcare begins with compassion, clinical excellence, teamwork, and treating every patient with dignity and respect.

Our multidisciplinary practice provides comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges.

We are looking for an LCSW who is passionate about helping patients achieve meaningful progress, values collaboration, and enjoys working in an integrated healthcare environment.

Newly licensed LCSWs are encouraged to apply!

About Sal Psychiatry Services

Sal Psychiatry Services is a comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health practice dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment.

Our services include:

• Individual psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment

• Psychiatric evaluations and medication management

• Substance use disorder treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

• Spravato treatment services

• Treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

• Case management and care coordination

• Additional supportive behavioral health services

Our clinical team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, and administrative professionals working collaboratively to support patients throughout their treatment.

Position Overview

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide individual psychotherapy, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic support to patients receiving outpatient behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, clinically knowledgeable, organized, and comfortable working with a diverse patient population.

This is a patient-facing clinical position with an anticipated schedule of approximately 5–6 patient appointments per day , depending on clinical needs, appointment duration, and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to patients with various mental health conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations.

• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.

• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed approaches, motivational interviewing, and other appropriate modalities.

• Provide treatment to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

• Assess patient safety, identify clinical risks, and coordinate appropriate interventions.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Participate in clinical consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.

• Maintain professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical standards.

• Follow organizational policies and applicable clinical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.

• Current, active California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing.

• Knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and culturally responsive care.

Preferred:

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings.

• Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses.

• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing.

• Experience with electronic health records; familiarity with Tebra is a plus.

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.

What We Offer

At Sal Psychiatry, we recognize that exceptional patient care begins with dedicated healthcare professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience

• Health insurance benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Collaborative multidisciplinary work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Exposure to a broad range of behavioral health services and treatment modalities

• Supportive administrative and clinical team

• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a clinician who brings more than clinical credentials. We value someone who is:

• Compassionate and committed to patient-centered care

• Professional, dependable, and accountable

• Organized and attentive to documentation requirements

• Comfortable communicating with patients and healthcare colleagues

• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

• Passionate about behavioral health and helping patients achieve positive outcomes

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker seeking a rewarding opportunity in an integrated outpatient psychiatric practice, we would love to hear from you!

Join Sal Psychiatry Services and become part of a team committed to improving mental health outcomes, one patient at a time.

Sal Psychiatry Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and California laws.