LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join Wilmington Community Clinic!
Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger? Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Wilmington Community Clinic, here you can. WCC provides quality, non-discriminatory primary care, mental health, dental and women’s health services to improve the health and well-being of all served – regardless of their ability to pay. We have served patients in and around Wilmington and Los Angeles for over 40 years. Our multi-generational impact makes us proud of the services we provide and we put patient care front and center - it's The Wilmington Way!

Position Summary
The LCSW provides social work services including assessment, short term and crisis counseling, individualized care planning, and case coordination to patients and their families. Serves as liaison between Wilmington Community Clinic and the community to integrate services, coordinate care for clients, and enhance relationships through public relations activities.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range of a full-time candidate for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

· Medical insurance (HMO and PPO options available)

· Dental insurance (HMO and PPO options available)

· Vision insurance

· 403b retirement plan

· 10 vacation days for first year employees

· 12 paid holidays

· Continuing Medical Education (CME) paid time off for provider roles

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· 8 days of paid sick leave

· Employer-sponsored life insurance

· Pet insurance

· Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
• Valid LCSW license in the State of California.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for patients with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders. Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
• Performs short term counseling and crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Develops individual care plans for patients with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
• Provides information, resource identification and referral services, mediation services, advocacy services, and education of individuals, groups, couples, and families.
• Assists members in developing cost effective, appropriate health care plans through optimizing the member’s personal resources as well as community and WCC’s resources and programs.
• Assists with administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs and policies.
• Collaborates with physicians in screening members.
• Knowledge of computer operations: Windows and word processing (MS Word). Ability to readily adapt to EPIC electronic health record system.
• Follows clinic policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of WCC are implemented.
• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among all staff of WCC.
• Attends all WCC mandatory meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Interacts with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the WCC mission and philosophy.
• Completes other duties as assigned in support of WCC’s mission.

Skills

• Practices in a professional manner, and collaborates with other health team
• members.
• Works successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain computer skills adequate to perform EPIC/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledgeable of social service procedures, policies, and resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance required.

What’s Next?
Thank you for your interest! Please submit a letter of interest and resume. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept direct inquiries about this position (i.e. phone calls, emails).