Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical social work assessment, psychosocial support, brief therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and care coordination for members with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs. Working within the Medical Management department, the LCSW collaborates with physicians, nurses, care managers, health plans, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams to improve access to care, promote member safety, address social determinants of health, and support appropriate transitions of care. The LCSW practices within the scope of California licensure and organizational policies.

Requirements

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Minimum: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or an equivalent program recognized for California licensure. Active, unrestricted California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing.

Preferred: Additional training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, or integrated behavioral health.

Experience

Minimum: At least two years of post‑degree clinical social work experience involving psychosocial assessment, behavioral health, case management, or care coordination. Experience serving medically complex or vulnerable populations and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred: Experience in managed care, MSO/IPA, health plan, hospital discharge planning, community behavioral health, or delegated case management programs; experience with Medi‑Cal and Medicare populations.

Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical social work practice, psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence‑informed counseling.
• Knowledge of California mandated reporting, confidentiality, HIPAA, professional ethics, and scope‑of‑practice requirements.
• Ability to identify urgent safety risks and follow appropriate escalation procedures.
• Familiarity with community‑based services, public benefits, behavioral health referrals, and social determinants of health.
• Strong clinical documentation, organization, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to use electronic health records, case management platforms, and standard office software.
• Ability to work sensitively with diverse populations and use interpreters or language‑access resources appropriately.
• Sound judgment, independent time management, and commitment to member‑centered care.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily office‑based, with extended periods of sitting, computer use, telephone communication, and documentation. Duties may require standing, walking, occasional travel to clinics or other work sites, and moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires sustained attention, sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging or urgent situations.

PAY RANGE

$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 / annually