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Social Worker II Clinical Lead LCSW (Full Time)

Aurora San Diego Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States


The Clinical Lead will assist the Director of Social Services in overseeing Associate Clinicians who are accruing supervised clinical hours toward Social Work licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). The Clinical Lead will also provide high-quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to adult psychiatric patients and their families, spouses, or significant others. The Clinical Lead will actively participate in the multi-disciplinary treatment team to support program philosophy, deliver quality psychotherapeutic services to psychiatric patients and families, while prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

Pay Range:

$40/hr to $48/hr

Work Schedule
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential functions

Providing individual and group clinical supervision to Social Services staff under a BBS supervision agreement and interns as they collect school internship hours

Provides clinical insight and feedback to Social Services Department interns and aids in their development. Supports interns with co-facilitating group therapy sessions

Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patients and their family members

Provides group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities

Attends regular treatment team meetings as needed to provide the social work perspective to total interdisciplinary team

Coordinates with case managers to impart pertinent information on cases garnered by pt. interaction in groups, during PSA's or individual interactions

Conducts 1:1 pt. check ins and participates in creation and review of treatment plan updates and goal setting with pt., as needed

Reports to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law for mandated reporting

Provides backup service for incoming assessment and referral calls

Utilizes trauma informed care approach to assist with pt. de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed

Demonstrating conduct in keeping with NASW, Joint Commission, CMS and Aurora ethical standards

Complying with facility safety, infection control and security program

Participating in activities, which enhance professional growth and development

Assists Director of Social Services with special assignments, as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participating in staff hiring and evaluations

Provide Supervision to a select number of employees in need of qualifying hours

Requirements

Possession of a current, active, and unrestricted California license in good standing (not under suspension or probation) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association

Knowledge of acute adult psychological disorders

Knowledge of acute adolescent psychological disorders

3-5 years' experience in the mental health field required

Skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention common to acute psychotic, serious mental health and non-violent crises intervention practice

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account

Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)

PTO Plan

Holiday Premium Pay

PTO Cash Out optionSick Pay

Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ID Theft Protection

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discount Opportunities

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