Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Reports To: Counseling DirectorStatus: Part-Time or Full-Time, ExemptPosition Summary: The Counselor for the Counseling Department of the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) provides clinical services to adults, children and their families. Services include: evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, therapy, and rehabilitation planning. The position requires expertise in the areas of crisis intervention, clinical supervision, treatment plan development and psychotherapeutic legal/ethical issues.Duties & Responsibilities:Provides clinically necessary services to adults, children and their families, including evaluation, assessment, crisis intervention, plan development, case management, psychotherapy, after-care planning and rehabilitation planningAttend weekly group supervision/treatment planning sessions with clinical staff as part of a comprehensive treatment team, contributing to a positive departmental environmentAttend weekly individual supervision sessions with the Counseling DirectorCoordinate client treatment plans with other IHC Departments and public and private agencies, and assist the Department in establishing and maintaining a network of supportive resources through outreach and referralPerform documentation of treatment sessions using standardized, best practices in the fieldAbility to chart and bill using the County billing system (currently the Rehab Option) or Medi-Cal billingPerform behavioral interventions with adult and children as neededWrite necessary reports and letters on client's behalfConduct educational events, trainings and mental health promotion as neededMaintain strictest client confidentiality, except when mandated reporting is requiredWill comply with the IHC's HIPAA and Privacy PoliciesOther duties as assigned by the Counseling DirectorRequired Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:Possession of a Master's degree in behavioral science, social science or a related field degree.Knowledge of theory and treatment practices of intrapsychic, interpersonal and social problems; community mental health; alcohol and other drug abuse interventions; and community agencies and resources that assist with physical and emotional wellnessHold & maintain current, valid & unrestricted LCSW professional license to practice in the State of CABi-lingual in English and Spanish preferredUnderstanding of California mandated reporting lawsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written skillsAbility to maintain good working relationships with staffAble to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general publicAbility to provide public presentations to others in the fieldUnderstanding of case management techniquesKnowledge of & ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populationsKnowledge of general mental health services and California State Rehabilitation Mental Health Option services is helpfulAbility to maintain strict confidentialityPossession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as good team work skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally