Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR LMFT

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.

Job Description

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Department: Behavioral Health
Locations:  San Fernando Valley Region - Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City

High Desert Region: Victorville, Lucerne Valley and Barstow
Hours: Part - Time & Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8a-5p)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
School-Based Services:

• Provide brief intervention therapy and assess whether additional therapeutic intervention is indicated
• When indicated, provide counseling / therapy sessions to students at contracted schools
• Coordinate long-term therapy as needed
• Interface with school staff and family of students while maintaining patient confidentiality according to current standards

Integrated Behavioral Health Services:

• Respond immediately to medical provider requests for a behavioral health intervention in the patient exam rooms
• Provide therapeutic interventions when behavioral health issues arise during a medical clinic visit
• Develop diagnosis and treatment plans that are integrated with the medical treatment plan
• Provide brief interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
• Ability to use behavioral health interventions as part of an integrated response to a patient’s medical and mental health needs
• Coordinate long-term therapy for patients with chronic/severe mental illness

General Duties Applicable to All Settings:

• Complete all required clinical and billing documentation
• Attend clinic and other staff meetings as requested
• Provide information for reports to funding sources
• Represent the agency to other agencies or groups as assigned
• Supervise graduate students/interns as assigned
• May perform Utilization Review responsibilities

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - current licensure is required  or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - current licensure
• Expertise in utilizing brief-intervention models of therapy
• Expertise in evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy, IMPACT model, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction
• Knowledge of medical conditions and the interaction between medical and behavioral health condition
• Knowledge of common chronic medical diseases and their effect on behavioral health (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.)
• Knowledge of how behavior and mental health affect medical outcomes
• Knowledge and skill working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of MediCal requirements preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to abide by standards of professional ethics
• Computer literacy including word processing and e-mail
• Bilingual Spanish ability preferred
• Valid California Driver’s License, with insurable driving record

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master’s Degree in Social Work and has earned their license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the State of California or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Two plus years of experience providing therapy in a school setting, medical clinic, or hospital, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Experience in a variety of assessments, treatment planning and counseling issues including chemical dependency and/or domestic violence

Additional Information

Full-time benefits (30+hrs/wk) include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. PTO, Holiday pay, Birthday Day Paid, and all other benefits mandated by law. 

Sign-on Bonus Eligible - limited time applies

To Apply:

Please email your resume/CV and cover letter to HR Dept.

MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note:  Accepting a job at MCCN will also qualify you to apply for Loan repayment assistance through the Medical Board of California. For more information you may visit:

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