Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Company: Passages
Location: Port Hueneme
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob LocationPassages Ventura - Port Hueneme, CAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelMaster's degreeSalary Range$80,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel PercentageLocal travel among company locationsJob CategoryHealth CareThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides therapy services to clients, focusing specifically on the relational and interpersonal dynamics within families, marriages, and couples and works collaboratively with staff involved in the care and treatment of clients.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Provide individual, group, and family therapyConduct psychosocial and functional assessments for assigned clientsActively participate in the multi-disciplinary team process by providing and sharing with the Program Director and other team members information that contributes to/positively impacts the overall plan of treatment for the clientAssist the client in complying with the clinical treatment initiated by the mental health staffWork where indicated to effect behavioral changes in clients and helps them support healthy lifestyle choicesProvide crisis intervention consultationProvide consultation and training to direct care staff upon request to enhance their skill in treating clientsSupervise Associate Clinical Social Workers in accordance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences guidelinesIdentify, facilitate, and advocate appropriate organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care and ensure implementation in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely mannerComplete Discharge Planning Progress Notes and Discharge Summary in a timely mannerTimely document client chart in accordance with documentation guidelinesServe as on-call therapist for the facility on assigned rotationOther duties as assignedQualification Guidelines:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others by telephone, email, and personal interactionKnowledge of chemical dependency and psychological disordersAble to summarize pertinent information for patient care plan via written documentationIntermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookAble to read, write legibly, speak in English with professional qualityMust be able to address and prioritize multiple task demands within established time framesMust be flexible in work hours in order to meet facility needsMust maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically confrontedMust be able to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients and maintain therapeutic boundaries with clients during treatment and after discharge.Physical Demands:Normal demands associated with an office environmentStand, walk, and sitWork on computers for periods of timeRecognize facesDistinguish colors as necessaryHear sufficiently and speak clearly on the phone, in person, and in the environment, identify and distinguish sounds associated with the workplaceSee adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the positionWork Environment:Outdoor and indoor environment with moderate noise level.Education/ Experience:Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requiredMasters degree in psychology, counseling, marriage & family counseling or social work requiredTwo years experience in a mental health and/or chemical dependency setting preferredExperience dealing with clients and documentation in a hospital and/or mental health facility required

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