What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCSW / LMFT) position at Colusa Indian Community Council?
Position Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCSW / LMFT)
Department: Colusa Indian Health Clinic
Reports to: Director of Clinic Operations
Classification: Exempt
Position Status: Regular, Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Clinic Medical Director and Director of Clinic Operations, the incumbent is assigned to the Colusa Indian Health Clinic. The incumbent provides counseling services to individuals, families, children, youth and adults. In addition, the therapist is responsible for providing assessments, diagnoses, and individual and group counseling services.
The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.
Colusa Indian Community Council, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, is committed to maintain a workplace free of drugs and alcohol.
As a routine part of the pre-employment process, all candidates for employment must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in the intake process and the evaluation of problems presented by clients.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans.
- Conduct pre and post assessments related to emotional health needs;
- Provide training to clinic staff in the area of mental health;
- Address Behavior Health referrals from Clinic Providers;
- Meet with individuals and or family members to assist them with functioning more effectively;
- Meet with Health Clinic patients to observe behavior, assess needs and creates appropriate treatment recommendations;
- Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families;
- Interview individual or family members to obtain information concerning behavioral health history, treatment and other pertinent information;
- Educate patients and their families about mental illness, treatment plans and resources;
- Facilitate regular multidisciplinary review meetings for the purpose of planning care and assessing the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, group therapy process and program components;
- Implement and evaluate individual or group counseling treatment needs;
- Discuss progress toward goals such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs and other related problems;
- Complete and maintain individual and or group counseling notes and documentation;
- Provides crisis services as needed.
- May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in clinical social work or closely related study. Postgraduate experience in acute outpatient mental health services, with specific experience in individual and group process counseling.
Experience: One (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
Licensing: Current LCSW or LMFT licenses from the State of California; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS and KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Eager and enthusiastic in promoting the general philosophy of the facility.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment & able to multi-task.
- Must enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills.
- Must have good interpersonal skills with a large range of personality types.
- Must be extensively computer literate and have a broad-based knowledge of computer programs and software.
- Able to follow instruction precisely as outlined in grant documents.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw realistic conclusions.
- Must have the ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Dedicated hard worker with ability to report to work as scheduled.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The environment is well-lit, ventilated and temperature controlled.
- The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Colusa, CA for this job?
License/Certification:
- Current CA LCSW or LMFT license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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