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LCSW opening in Lancaster, CA - full benefits, tuition assistance
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lancaster, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/04/24
Seeking LCSW to join talented team in Lancaster, CA. Pay range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Make a difference in your community - the clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care for all ages, including women’s care for low-income, uninsured, underinsured and homeless persons. The team also provides compassionate trauma-informed state-of-the-art specialty medical care and supportive services for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) and to those co-infected with HIV and HCV.
Livability's 2019 Top 100 Places to Live. With Lancaster's strong economy, diverse community and commitment to health, it is the city’s dedication to protecting the environment that makes it truly special. Leading the way in solar power, locals can feel good about the way they live and work each day.
- This position works closely with adults and possibly youth clients and families; behavioral health, medical, and other health care staff; working with local agencies to meet clients' multiple clinical and non-clinical health needs.
- The LCSW will provide direct behavioral health treatment services for a wide spectrum of age groups and psychiatric conditions, in addition to clinical intakes, assessments, consultation, and crisis services.
- This position also assists with clinical supervision of non-licensed behavioral health staff and trainees in accordance with NAHC and professional standards.
- Comply with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and customer service standards.
- Will conduct brief screenings to evaluate the needs of adults and older adults, adolescents, and/or children for mental health and support services, based on medical record, referral, direct interview and interaction with the family and/or discussion with other staff members who interact with the family.
- Provide licensed level behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment, problem-solving therapy and behavioral activation in a culturally, linguistically and age appropriate manner.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate plans for the provision of mental health and support services jointly with the family, Psychiatrist, Medical Provider(s), and other staff members as appropriate.
- Provide early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
- Provides early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
- Assist patients with determining eligibility for health coverage programs and other programs as needed.
- This includes assistance with forms, making initial contacts and appointments for the patient.
- Follow-up with the patient to ensure linkages to services are made.
- Document findings in patients medical records according to established protocol.
- Submit quarterly reports on number of unduplicated clients, behavioral health consultations, screenings, assessments and brief treatment encounters provided.
Make a difference in your community - the clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care for all ages, including women’s care for low-income, uninsured, underinsured and homeless persons. The team also provides compassionate trauma-informed state-of-the-art specialty medical care and supportive services for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) and to those co-infected with HIV and HCV.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The Community:
Livability's 2019 Top 100 Places to Live. With Lancaster's strong economy, diverse community and commitment to health, it is the city’s dedication to protecting the environment that makes it truly special. Leading the way in solar power, locals can feel good about the way they live and work each day.For those looking to move where the weather is always pleasant, living is affordable and the community values protecting mother earth, Lancaster is a natural place to call home.
Lancaster’s top industries are retail and trade, education and healthcare. The top employers are Edwards Air Force Base, Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake and Northrop Grumman.