Job Description
Job Summary:
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), under the clinical supervision of an
experienced LCSW, will work to reduce the distress and improve the mental health
of the underserved populations presenting with complex medical and psychosocial
problems. Will work alongside other professionals in multidisciplinary team in
order to deal with complex patient problems.
ACSW provides social work services including assessment, short term and crisis
counseling, individualized care planning, and case coordination to patients.
Serves as liaison between CDU and the community to integrate services and
coordinate care for clients. Assesses, develops, and coordinates a clinical
treatment program for patients with acute or chronic mild to medium mental
health disorders. Consults with Clinical Supervisor regarding diagnosis,
strengths, and challenges of patient on a weekly basis.
This position will report to the Ryan White Part C – Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Program Manager. This position is located in Oasis Clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Participates in the multidisciplinary team alongside medical providers,
nurses, social workers, front office staff and case managers, regarding
mental and behavioral health of clients.
* Provides individual and group psychotherapies and/or psychosocial
rehabilitation treatment to clients with anxiety, depression, chronic pain,
hypertension, medication non-adherence, addiction, social and interpersonal
problems, personality disorders and challenging behaviors.
* Develops individualized treatment plans as part of ongoing assessment of
patients and in collaboration with the case manager and clinical supervisor.
* Refers patients to institutions, support services, psychiatry, and other
specialists as needed.
* Provides consultation services to multidisciplinary team members by
evaluating the biopsychosocial implications of the patient’s illness when the
team is assessing and planning medical treatment.
* Provides functional assessments in reports to the Department of Public Social
Services, Department of Child and Family Services, Social Security
Administration, and the Judiciary.
* May provide some case management or referral to assist patients experiencing
homelessness with accessing vital resources such as housing, substance abuse
treatment, specialty mental health care, and public benefits.
* Documents all assessments, diagnoses, care plans, interventions and referrals
in our electronic medical records system.
- Complies with CDU’s policies.
- Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families,
personnel, and the public.
- Ability to be supportive and acknowledge individuality.
- Supports and assist team members when needed.
- Keeps an open mind to feedback and able to make adjustments when needed.
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
- Able to multi-task and work independently.
- Bilingual Preferred-English/Spanish.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
EDUCATION:
- Accredited Master’s degree required in the related field.
- Registered in the State of California as a Licensed Associate Clinical Social
Worker (ACSW) with over a year of hours completed.
* Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum two years of providing mental health services (i.e. assessment,
diagnosis, individual and group therapies).
* Minimum one-year experience with underserved adult populations (i.e.
individuals who are experiencing homelessness, previously incarcerated,
LGBTQ+, those living with mental health or substance use issues).
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:
- PC proficient.
- Electronic Medical Record system proficient.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Able to maintain a cooperative and courteous demeanor.
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive materials in a professional manner.
- Excellent patient service presentation.
- Strong personal initiative that helps identifies problems and follow
(especially patient care related issues).
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize so that deadlines are met in a timely
and accurate manner.
- High initiative, flexible team approach.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent telephone manner.
- Extremely detail-oriented.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality/HIPPA.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
COMPLEXITY:
* The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care
while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to
success in this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing,
reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing
conversationally, and seeing far and near.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Occasionally required to work in confined space.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
* The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating
interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of
sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical
ability, and ingenuity.
Special Requirements:
* Ability to work effectively with LGBTQ+, people living with HIV, people
living with mental health issues, and/or people experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher
education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to
protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU
will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and
staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine
requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law
related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for
disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be
evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.
Compensation:
* $85,000.00
Position Status:
* Full Time Exempt
Conditional Employment:
The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional.”
Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon continued
funding and limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a specific
program, project, grant, or contract. Since your salary is funded by Ryan White
III Outpatient EIS, G00875K0 End: 6/30/27 and HIV Core Medical Services - PSS
C0062800 End: 2/28/27, your position is contingent upon the continued receipt of
these funds. Continuation of your position is dependent, in part, upon funding
availability. Furthermore, no work may be performed after the grant end date(s)
unless you have received an extension in writing from a Dean, Division VP, or
Human Resources.
EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age,
color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information,
marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will
consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a
manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
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