Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

OLIVE VIEW-UCLA EDUCATION AND RES INSTITUTE

Sylmar, CA Job Details Part-time From $47.36 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Record keeping Spanish Group therapy Social work Individual therapy Research Master's degree Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Home health Data collection Working with individuals with substance use disorders Home & community care experience Full Job Description Olive View Trauma Recovery Center Part-Time Clinical Social Worker Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Olive View Trauma Recovery Center (OLV TRC) is designed to help victims of violent crime overcome barriers to accessing mental health treatment, health care, and legal resources in the acute aftermath of trauma. The OLV TRC serves recent victims of violent crime, including survivors of physical assault, sexual assault, gunshot wounds, stabbings, domestic violence, and human trafficking, in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys. The OLV TRC uses the UCSF model as a basis for its service provision: http://traumarecoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TRC-Manual.pdf The OLV TRC is a multidisciplinary team consisting of a psychologist, licensed social workers, a case manager/outreach coordinator, non-profit legal aid attorneys, program coordinator, and a psychiatrist. The incumbent will perform duties under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The incumbent will conduct clinical intakes, individual psychotherapy, assertive outreach, and clinical case management services, using evidence-based practices that are effective for the service population.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Intervention, Consultation, Psychotherapy, Liaison, Outreach and Case Management:

Conducts clinical intakes of new clients using a trauma-informed approach and identifies service needs when appropriate. Assessment includes identifying presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status exam, and DSM-5 diagnosis.

Clinical interventions include:

crisis intervention in the Emergency Department as well as on-site at the TRC. Clinical services include short-term, trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy as well as comprehensive clinical case management, liaison with other health care providers, and referral and accompaniment to community services when appropriate. May visit patient at home and/or in the community for the purpose of outreach and follow-up if the patient is unable to keep regularly scheduled appointments. Caseload consists of complex clients, all of whom have histories of trauma, including acute and chronic physical and sexual abuse, and are victims of interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence, gunshot wounds, political torture, and immigration trauma. Many clients also have concurrent medical problems, psychosocial problems, and may have substance abuse problems as well. Collaborates with team to build collective knowledge of the mental health, medical, and community resources in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys and maintains familiarity with new programs. Works with TRC team members to develop a comprehensive treatment and service plan for each client, integrating knowledge from a wide range of human service resources. Facilitates coordination of services among various agencies; advocates for and links clients to needed services. Considers the potential for client eligibility for social security disability, Victim of Crime, and other financial entitlements. Provides assistance with advocacy letters for U-Visas and asylum. Serves as a client advocate and liaison with the District Attorney's Office and Police Department for victims of crime wishing to file police reports, restraining orders, etc.

Teaching, Training, and Program Development:

Participates in in-service trainings and case conferences. May assist with program development, including identification and implementation of types of appropriate measurement-guided mental health treatment.

Record Keeping and Administration and Other Duties:

Maintain client records according to California, City, and County requirements. Records data in client's chart according to Joint Commission standards. Meets program productivity standards; Completes productivity forms, clinical documentation and other documentation of services in a timely fashion. Assists in processing Quality Improvement requests. Assists in data collection for program evaluation and research purposes. Attends staff meetings and other assigned meetings, participates in training sessions (e.g., in- services, grand rounds). Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Be able to move between different treatment approaches (clinical case management and evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy) depending on the needs of the client. Demonstrated cultural humility and a strength-based, recovery philosophy. Have knowledge of both Trauma Recovery Center and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center policies and practices regarding client and staff safety, including mental health mandated reporting requirements. Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability. Bilingual Spanish.

PREFERRED

Experience working with people of color and ethnic minorities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited university and licensed as an LCSW or LMFT with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must be in good standing with the Board. Experience working with trauma survivors from underserved populations, including young people of color, people who are homeless and/or chronically mentally ill, people from immigrant and refugee groups, and LGBTQ people. Excellent documentation and clinical skills, ability to set priorities, work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines. Experience doing case management, outreach, and home visits.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $47.36 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching

Work Location:

In person