What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - LCSW/LCPC position at St Jude Neighborhood Health Centers?
Description
Requirements
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a caregiver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as treatment records, test results, referrals, medical guidance, correspondence, protocols, and procedure manuals. Ability to write treatment notes and encounters. Ability to speak effectively to all team members and levels within the organization.
Reasoning & Mathematical skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands – Repetitive motions and routine use of standard office equipment such as medical devices, computers, telephones, copiers/scanners, filing cabinets. Ability to see, speak, walk, hear, stand, use of hand/fingers to handle or feel; climb stairs, stoop, carry/lifting up to 20 lbs. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, listening, and working on a computer. Frequent standing, and movement up and down in chairs. Ability to physically conduct all assessment and treatment measures of patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. It includes open offices, office equipment, such as, phones, computers, and printer/copy machines, and waiting areas. The demands of the position include travel to assigned clinics and occasional organization-wide activities.
Position Requirements
Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited University.
License/ Certifications:
Current and valid license in good standing – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program.
Experience:
Two years' recent experience in a medical setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Office administrative practices and procedures, including HER/EMR management and the operation of standard office equipment
- Familiar with the culture and customs of the clients with whom they will interact.
- Communication skills consistent with the facilitation of mental health wellness topics to individuals, small and large groups of community residents.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish without an interpreter.
- Demonstrates interpersonal/cultural sensitivity and work with a diverse and often underserved population.
- Effective written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization and with vendors. ?
- Highly organized with strong time management skills, being able to perform simultaneous tasks, prioritize them effectively and follow through quickly.
- Proficiency with computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Internet)
Preferred Requirements
Education:
N/A
License/ Certifications:
Member of NASW; CAMFT
Experience:
Experience in FQHC or Community Health Setting
Experience in Medical Behavioral Health Model of Practice
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
N/A
Position is considered Full-Time Exempt; however, we are only offering a 32-hour workweek.
$71,968.00 to $83,050.00
Salary : $71,968 - $83,050
