Social Worker 16 Hours Days Spanish Bilingual Required Bwh - Sjphc
Social Worker 16 Hours Days Spanish Bilingual Required Bwh - Sjphc
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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The clinical social worker provides direct mental health and substance abuse services to health center patients and community residents. (S) He also participates in the activities of the department including (but not limited to) assigned administrative responsibilities urgent and emergency care and outreach.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A.CLINICAL CARE
1.Provides evaluation and treatment to department clients including psychosocial assessment treatment planning short and longterm therapy couples therapy family therapy group therapy and substance abuse counseling for adults and children. Assesses treatment outcome and provides or secures the most effective treatment for the patients condition. Coordinates care of assigned clients with centerbased providers and others involved with the clients care.
2.Responds to needs of patients and the Service including responding to emergency and urgent care requests and is available to take on new cases as needed.
3.Works with other community agencies as time permits to provide consultation inservice education and assistance in case finding. Provides liaison between health center and other agencies in the area as well as medical providers within the health center.
4.Screens patients and families as needed.
B.ADMINISTRATIVE
1.Participates in department and centerwide meetings contributing to professional growth of others and self as well as to the needs of the service.
2.Completes all paperwork and documentation related to client records statistics billing necessary reports and correspondence in a timely manner. Follows procedures related to urgent care patient flow new case assignments termination and other required patient contact.
3.Provides a certain number of visits per year as determined in contract.
4.Follows clinics and departments procedures and protocols.
Shift:
Day
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Masters degree and independently licensed in social work LICSW.
2.Two or more years post Masters experience in a community mental health setting.
3.A minimum of one year of experience in the treatment of substance abusers and their families.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1.Knowledge of general psychological theory and clinical practice including trauma and substance abuse/addiction problems.
2.Knowledge of community resources in mental health and substance abuse.
3.Sensitivity to different cultures/life styles.
4.Ability to provide services in English and Spanish
Employment Type
Part-Time
