Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Position ID: S39-4728
Type: Employment, Full-time
Benefits: Yes
Location: Remote
Days: M-F
Hours: TBD
Rate: DOE, Education, License/Certification

Mission Statement

The mission of Mental Health and Recovery Counseling Education and Training (MHRCET) is to provide access to quality mental health and recovery services in a comprehensive and culturally respectful manner to individuals and families. MHRCET is dedicated to improving the quality of every individual by focusing on the primary goals and objectives:

• Improving population health
• Enhancing mental health awareness
• Addressing and reducing mental health stigma
• Improving the patient experience

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team of providers who work in a collaborative environment. Qualifying candidates with a team-based approach to mental health will enjoy this opportunity. The ideal candidate will meet all the standard requirements expected from a LCSW, including a passion to make a strong impact on a community and the lives of each client.

This is a 100% remote position. Our practice approach is through telehealth. We currently offer services to California residents, only. While you are not required to live in CA you must hold a California license.

If you are mission driven, kind, helpful, compassionate, and genuinely care about the well-being of others we need a person like you to join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree as a LCSW
• California state license

Experience

• Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, discharge planning and excellent documentation skills
• Two (2) years experience providing treatment to children, youth, or adults with various mental health disabilities or experience in a health care environment (required)
• Crisis/Risk Management

Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to)

• Collaborates with the on-call psychiatrist
• Conducting intakes, evaluations and/or assessments
• Provides mental health crisis intervention
• Recommends and provides treatment plans such as group or individual therapy on current caseload, when appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Knowledgeable of organization’s policies, practices, operating rules, and expectations of employees
• Must adhere to high standards regarding ethics and confidentiality as provided by the State Board
• Provides input and adheres to organizational methodologies
• Refers clients or family members to community resources or to specialists, as necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge, ability, and willingness to learn about various ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds
• When applicable, participates in the treatment programming and planning discussion of problem cases, follow up, monitoring, and general input
• Demonstrates knowledge of reporting laws and all legal aspects of care applicable to specific populations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• May assist in the interview process of potential staff
• Organized with time management skills
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Works well independently or in a team setting
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Establish a rapport and understanding of each client/client situation
• Relevant skills in exercising initiative, good judgment and sound decision-making
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Operational Must-Haves

• Ethics and Professionalism – Treats people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Patient Service – Patient service skills exhibited in excellent manner
• Cost and Time Consciousness – Must know how to manage time and prioritize activities
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural diversity
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures established by MHRCET
• Safety, Confidentiality and Security – Observes data safety and security procedures
• Maintains a secure and trusting environment as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Compensation/Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO), such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)

Position Type/Work Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 40 hour/week position, requiring occasional evening and weekend work and the ability to be flexible and responsive to emergent needs of MHRCET.

MHRCET strives to deliver services and support necessary to improve the quality of life for children, youth, and adults with mental illness.

Applicants must have voice and video capabilities in order to conduct and follow-up with interviews.

Personal qualities include being dynamic, energetic, collaborative, and a team leader focused on being a steward for the organization.

NOTICE: Skillset, attendance, availability, and work ethics are primary placement factors at the discretion of the organization.

“Our vision is to improve the lives of those living with
mental illness and provide emotional wellness for families.”