Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Azusa)

POSITION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Clinical Supervising LCSW. S/he will provide one-to-one therapeutic services to clinic patients identified at intake as needing substance abuse and mental health treatment. S/he will develop treatment plans in coordination with the patients care team; connect patients service needs; with El Proyecto internal and external resources/ programs, and; assess patient progress and report needed changes to treatment team. S/he will provide Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy and provide diagnostic assessments. The LCSW may assist with the completion of Parenting Assessments, evaluating a parents strengths, areas of concern, and their ability to provide a safe and stable environment that is free from abuse and neglect for their child(ren). Keep accurate, up-to-date records on the patients and testify in court as needed. If applicable, supervise and evaluate interns receiving clinical hours at our agency and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: This individual must be willing to perform a variety of tasks associated with a patients substance abuse/mental health issues, possess excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of parenting and child development issues, a serious work ethic, and a desire to work in a team-orientated environment. S/he also possesses the ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic conditions. S/he must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and the general public. S/he must use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority. Knowledge of Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) assessment a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a dependable automobile, fully insured and a valid California Drivers License. Must submit to and pass a drug test and a criminal background clearance as a condition to employment. Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, MMR, TDAP and Hepatitis B vaccines, and recent TB test. BLS/CPR certification required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 2-3 years experience in clinical setting and diagnostic testing experience preferred.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER