LCSW (Part Time)

Job Description
Job Description Job Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Reports To: Counseling Director
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, Exempt

Position 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 planning
Attend weekly group supervision/treatment planning sessions with clinical staff as part of a comprehensive treatment team, contributing to a positive departmental environment
Attend weekly individual supervision sessions with the Counseling Director
Coordinate 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 referral
Perform documentation of treatment sessions using standardized, best practices in the field
Ability to chart and bill using the County billing system (currently the Rehab Option) or Medi-Cal billing
Perform behavioral interventions with adult and children as needed
Write necessary reports and letters on client’s behalf
Conduct educational events, trainings and mental health promotion as needed
Maintain strictest client confidentiality, except when mandated reporting is required
Write necessary report and letters on client’s behalf
Will comply with the IHC’s HIPAA and Privacy Policies
Other duties as assigned by the Counseling Director

Required 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 wellness
Hold & maintain current, valid & unrestricted LCSW professional license to practice in the State of CA
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred
Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff
Able to communicate effectively with staff, community and the general public
Ability to provide public presentations to others in the field
Understanding of case management techniques
Knowledge of & ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populations
Understanding of California mandated reporting laws
Knowledge of general mental health services and California State Rehabilitation Mental Health Option services is helpful
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Possession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as good team work skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally