Social worker Jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Job Description:

• Federal Guardian is seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join our team at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System (VALLHS) to provide essential support for our nation's Veterans.
• You will play a crucial role in helping Veterans navigate a diverse range of challenges, including crisis situations, homelessness, substance use, traumatic losses, illnesses, and clinical mental health issues (including PTSD and MST).
• Your work will involve assessments, treatment, and an interdisciplinary approach to ensure the well-being of our Veterans. This is a full-time salaried position with Federal Guardian that offers competitive pay and benefits .

Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment, prioritizing cases using independent judgment.
• Address social and environmental factors affecting treatment and Veterans' well-being.
• Evaluate the need for acute psychiatric hospitalization and 5150 certifications.
• Develop psychosocial assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Create Veteran-centered treatment plans, including goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Provide expertise on VA and community resources.
• Collaborate with other service providers for reassessment.
• Educate Veterans and families on available services and resources.
• Act as an advocate for Veterans and families when necessary.
• Develop crisis management plans for mental health inpatient programs.
• Document and report suspected cases of abuse.
• Provide education on VA and community resources, advance directives, and mental health treatment preferences.
• Review progress notes from other providers and collaborate on preferred treatment options.
• Offer ongoing supportive counseling and psychotherapy.
• Complete incident reports, inquiries, and reports as required.
• Perform other ancillary duties as requested.
• Maintain and update resource files.
• Document patient-care activities in VALLHS Medical Records.
• Comply with VALLHS Medical Center and Service line directives, procedures, policies, and statistical requirements.
• Communicate with staff at other VA facilities and community agencies.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Prior social work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Current, unencumbered license from the State of California's Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) at the advanced practice level.
• Clear verbal and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in basic computer functions, including Microsoft Office.

Starting Salary:

• $85,000 - $95,000 Benefits : 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location : In person / Clinical setting Federal Guardian, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace.
• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
• Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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