Associate Clinical Social Worker

INTRODUCTION:
Central Neighborhood Health Foundation is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) committed to the Triple Aim as described by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Improving the US health care system requires simultaneous pursuit of three aims: 1) improving the experience of care, 2) improving the health of populations, and 3) reducing per capita costs of health care. Preconditions for this include the enrollment of an identified population, a commitment to universality for its members, and the existence of an organization (an "integrator") that accepts responsibility for all three aims for that population.
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SUMMARY:
The Associate Behavioral Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health services, including psychotherapy using evidence-based practices as well as case management to eliminate mental health barriers to employment and enhance emotional well-being in order to achieve financial security, stability, and self-sufficiency.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following functions:
-Provides psycho-social assessments of patients to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and/or problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation
-Provides patients with knowledge regarding the patient's diagnosis, illness, and/or treatment
-Familiarity with hospital, medical center, and/or health system resources to access and provide for patient care needs
-Participate in case review meetings
-Documents assessments, plans, interactions, and interventions according to CNHF system guidelines and standards.
-Plan, develop, and facilitate educational activities for patients, including but not limited to presentations, workshops, goal-setting and management, addressing techniques for health improvement, trouble areas, etc.
-Remain current with social work and health care developments
-Stays in compliance with all HIPAA regulations
-Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
-Collaborative and team-oriented
-Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
-Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and meticulous attention to detail
-Possess compassion and empathy
-Computer literacy required (Microsoft Office Suite)
-Willing to travel to support clinical and foundation activities
-Understanding of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics
-Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional, and experiential backgrounds
-Knowledge of laws and ethical standards of clinical care
-Master’s Degree in Social Work
-Current CA clinical license (ACSW)
-Minimum of two years in clinical experience post master’s degree, preferably working in a community clinic setting or a mental health agency that serves a wide variety of clients
-Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
-Able to work independently and in a team; self-directed
-Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, not required
NECESSARY SKILLS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be effective and efficient in delivering culturally competent care to patients.
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent telephone communication skills.