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Job Posting: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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A Blissful Tree is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Organization: A Blissful Tree

Job Opening:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). This is a fully remote role. Both experienced therapists and
recent licensees (LCSW/LMFT) are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

Conduct individual therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and psychopharmacology.
Makes mental health diagnoses as part of a treatment plan as needed.
Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients upon admission, annually, and/or as clinically indicated
to evaluate social, emotional, and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques.
Identifies and addresses barriers to care.
Manages independently assigned caseload of varying clinical acuity (mild to moderate).
Provide comprehensive assessments and diagnoses for clients across the lifespan.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Experience working in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)/ Community Health Centers or
Primary Care Outpatient Clinics; Medi-Cal, Medi-care patients preferred.
Refers patients to appropriate community agencies, as needed.
Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient.
Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans.
Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems.
Performs other related duties, as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties
as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
Current California state licensure as LCSW or LMFT.
Experience working in a clinical setting, preferably with a focus on Medicare and Medi-Cal populations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with patients from diverse
backgrounds.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
Knowledge of behavioral health and the skills to assess mental health functioning, depression, anxiety,
or other psychiatric conditions impacting hospitalization or transitions of care.
Knowledge of substance use and the skills to assess level of addiction, motivation for change, and to
develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
Knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs.
Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar
appointments, and use task lists.
Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not required.