Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Therapeutic Services (Full Time – Varied Shift)
Sutter Center for Psychiatry which is part of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has been the regional leader in providing psychiatric and mental health services since 1958. This 69 bed facility provides extensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric, mental health, and chemical dependency services. It is the only facility north of the Bay Area that provides child and adolescent inpatient care and provides the only adult inpatient eating disorder program in Northern California.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, individual/group treatment, family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patient and their families. The incumbent will have competency in delivering services and treatments based of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Incumbent provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. The incumbent is the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Serves as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. Participates on Committees as required. Other duties may be required or assigned.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Master's degree in social work from an accredited university by the Council on Social Work Education. Must be licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiners (BBSE), as a LCSW. LCSW who provides clinical supervision will have completed 15 contact hours of supervision training according to BBSE guidelines required.
Experience
Prior work experience in an acute psychiatric setting which has included assessment of psychiatric patients, individual and group treatment, family treatment and discharge planning, and utilization review.
Knowledge
Strong clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration and linkage with resources. Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychopathology as well as psychiatric interventions. Must be knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial and legal issues and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy and crisis intervention models. Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege). Knowledge of suicidal behavior and homicidal, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop appropriate treatment plans. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and communication, psychotherapy, case management, and 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 of children, adolescents, adults and elders. Knowledge of individual and family development over the life spans. Knowledge of substance misuse and abuse and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc.)
Special Skills/Equipment
Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish objectives. Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision making skills. Must exhibit excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Work is performed with many interruptions. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands. Must be able to occasionally flex time to handle emergencies.
Must participate in after-hours on-call rotation. Must work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as assigned.