Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Healthy Steps Specialist

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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Healthy Steps Specialist, is an early child development expert primarily responsible for providing interventions, referrals, and follow-up for families with patients ages 0-3. The LCSW Specialist builds strong relationships with families and providers to increase the efficiency of the medical system and support team-based, comprehensive care. The LCSW Specialist applies psychological / counseling principles in the following areas : assessment, clinical interventions, case management, consultation, and program development. The LCSW Specialist is involved in integrating behavioral health services into a primary care setting. Clinical responsibilities will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. In addition, the LCSW Specialist provides a variety of interventions such as individual, group, child, and family behavioral health services with a focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practice techniques. Lastly, the Specialist is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the California Behavioral Science Board.
• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, and a minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• Experience working with children 0-3 years old and their families is preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
• Bilingual English / Spanish or English and other predominant language of the population served preferred.

Compensation

79,356.16 - $99,195.20 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

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AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.