Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker  - San Jose, CA

Compensation : $114k - $150k per year

Overview : Nexus HR is looking for a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker  for our client in San Jose, CA. This role is part of a Functional Restoration Program for chronic pain patients in a highly collaborative environment, working alongside a wide variety of professionals and specialists.

About the Job

The  Licensed Clinical Social Worker  will provide direct psychological clinical services to injured workers through multiple modalities, including initial assessments, case management, psychoeducation classes, and both individual and group psychotherapy. A typical caseload will involve patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to physical pain. Experience with art therapy is a plus, as it is a component of the program.

The position also involves partnering with the clinical team to assess current treatments, identify opportunities for improvement, and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Therapists will work closely with the pain management team to ensure patients receive high-quality clinical care. Familiarity with documentation within the Worker’s Comp system is preferred, as the majority of patients served are injured workers.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide individual therapy (e.g. CBT) to adult clients in an outpatient chronic pain clinic

Conduct weekly psychoeducational sessions for individuals attending the Functional Restoration Program (FRP) at the clinic daily

Provide brief individual therapy to individuals in the FRP and evaluate their clinical progress in the program

Assessment and treatment planning for active caseload

Provide clinical care informed by best practices in the field of pain psychology

Refer to other modalities within the clinic as needed

Document all client care in our EMR system (IMS)

Provide clinical care that complies with all the legal and ethical standards

Qualifications :

One or more of the following : Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)

Art Therapy certification or experience is preferred

Experience in workers' compensation cases is highly preferred.

• CPR / BLS certified

Work well in an interdisciplinary team as well as independently

Excellent communication skills with patients and staff

Ability to adapt to diverse patient needs and challenges

Committed to evidence-based practices, leveraging innovation and proven methodologies

Compassionate, patient, and passionate about helping others

Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred

Benefits : Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement