Primary Purpose:
The incumbent of this position provides a full range of diagnostic techniques and psychotherapy treatment for children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient healthcare setting. The clinical social worker serves as a specialist in diagnostic assessment, consultation, treatment and crisis intervention for patients at Kalihi-Palama Health Center. The services provided will be provided in an integrated approach with the primary care services provided at the health center. Behavioral health treatment is provided through diagnostic evaluations, individual/family/group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, treatment planning and coordinating care among the interdisciplinary team. Each team member plays an integral role in providing patient-centered health care.

Essential Duties:

• Provides a full range of therapeutic services including diagnostic assessments, behavioral health consultation, crisis intervention and individual, group and family psychotherapy.
• Provides treatment through an integrated approach with primary care, medical specialties and as indicated with social services and healthcare for the homeless.
• Develops patient-centered treatment plans.
• Service as a key member of the interdisciplinary team. Works closely with the treatment team members (primary care doctor, medical specialist, medical assistants, social services, and care coordinators) in establishing short and long-term goals for the patient. Ensures treatment is provided in a team-base collaborative approach.
• Attends staff meetings, clinical supervision, and in-service training sessions as required.
• May conduct or coordinate formal or information lectures on therapeutic techniques, social work theory, and practices for professionals or trainees.
• Provide appropriate referrals as indicated.
• Provide consultation to other health professionals and staff at KPHC and in the community regarding psycho-social issues related to clients of KPHC.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance and quality improvement activities for psychiatry and behavioral health.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Hawaii State laws and regulations in regards to the provision of behavioral health treatment. Serves as a consultant to other specialties within KPHC regarding the specific laws and regulations for providing mental health and substance use treatment.
• Support departmental goals and objectives, including participation in grant supported projects.
• Perform duties in such a manner that is appropriate to the multi-ethnic patient population of KPHC.
• Maintain charting and documentation in accordance with CARF, legal and clinical standards
• Communicate problems, concerns and suggestions to the director and to other team providers verbally and in writing where appropriate.

Regular and reliable onsite attendance is required.

Other Duties:
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and stabilization and has demonstrated ability to effectively utilize de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people who have chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, patients with co-morbid mental illness, chronic health conditions and substance use disorders, and patients with severe psychosocial barriers such as homelessness.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients who are under physical and/or emotional stress and to remain calm and professional when under stress or in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to make recommendations, provide services, perform assessments, provide expert consultation, serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and conduct educational lectures
• Knowledge of community service resources
• Experience in providing bicultural and bilingual services preferred

Education:
• Current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Hawaii required
• Master of Social Work degree with two years experience in direct social work service required
• Must maintain required licensure and certification necessary to provide billable behavioral health services in the State of Hawaii.

Experience:
• Experience in direct therapeutic services with mental health diagnosis, substance
use disorders and chronic health conditions required
• Experience with computers and ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record in a health or educational setting required
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Multi-lingual language skills are helpful.