BH Provider - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

BH Provider - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Unicare Community Health Center-Hesperia, 11919 Hesperia Road, Hesperia, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM Job Summary This licensed clinician will provide licensed clinical social work to children, adults, and families or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as adjustment to illness and pain, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, attention deficit, substance abuse, addictive gambling, or family situations. This licensed clinician will develop plans with the client and implements therapeutic treatment plan in strength-based model in both the doctors’ offices and the individual counseling office. The licensed clinician will provide culturally sensitive mental health services to the Latino communities by providing assessments, referrals, and follow-up appointments. Duties/Responsibilities: Provide direct behavioral health and medical social work services to Latino individuals, families, groups, and communities, under the supervision of the Mental Health Services Director. Provide crisis counseling as needed and outreach counseling to community settings such as schools, home visits, and other settings as assigned by the Mental Health Services Director. Provide specialized counseling groups or classes for adjustment to illness, adjustment to pain, parenting classes, depression, grief, anger management, teen issues or on other topics within the scope of license and training. Participate in weekly case review meetings. Supply case files including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes and other reporting and statistical data in a timely manner as required by the law, department and Unicare. Supply court psychosocial evaluations, give reports of attendance and make court appearances when necessary. The LCSW will discusses progress toward goals with client such as controlling weight, controlling pain, adjusting to stress, or substance abuse education and support services such as observing urine tests. The LCSW will be able to conducts relaxation exercises or learn relaxation skills from supervision, facilitate peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions. The clinician will refer clients to supportive community services and in-house medical services or support programs to supplement office treatment and counseling. Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines and gets yearly cultural supportive training. Performs other training and job-related activities mandated. Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the Clinic as directed. Periodically provide community mental health presentations and power point presentations on pain management, childhood mental health issues, or stress management workshops to the community or Unicare staff. Non-Essential Functions As directed by the Director of Behavioral Health, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives Professional Requirements Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Maintain current license, registrations and/or certifications. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times. Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. Initials Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization. Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Qualifications Licensed in California as an LCSW and have up to two years of clinical experience post master’s degree and preferably some experience in medical social work. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requires a comprehensive knowledge of behavioral health in outpatient settings. Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices. Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions. Ability to work with a diverse population. Willing to work flexible hours, including evening and/or weekends. Must have reliable transportation and valid CA driver-s license and an insurable DMV record. Must be self-directed and work productively with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook Knowledge of Electronic Health Records Travel May travel to all Unicare Community Health Center clinics to work or attend meetings as needed. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Pushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Frequent wrist , hand, and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function. Position requires light to moderate work with 25 lb. maximum weight to lift and carry. Full range of body motion requires twisting body, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, listening, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing. Working Conditions Non-Ionizing Radiation (microwaves) Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed. May be traveling to all Unicare Health Center clinics to work or attend meetings as needed. Unicare Community Health Center-Hesperia, 11919 Hesperia Road, Hesperia, California, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Unicarechc