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Behavioral Health Clinician-LCSW / LMFT

Behavioral Health Clinician-LCSW / LMFT

JWCH InstituteLos Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and receive a one-time $7,500 bonus after one year of service—exclusively for full-time, on-site employees who meet performance expectations and receive successful evaluations. Plus, enjoy access to our generous loan repayment program! Apply today to learn more!

Position Purpose :

JWCH is expanding our substance use programs, including two new Sobering Centers in Skid Row. Our primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and professional environment for individuals experiencing acute intoxication. As a 24-hour facility, we are committed to delivering continuous care and support to our clients. Each staff member plays a crucial role in maintaining a high level of readiness and responsiveness at all times.

The LCSW / LMFT position is from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, with the potential for on-call evening and weekend shifts.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of underserved populations. As an LCSW / LMFT, you'll be at the forefront of providing transformative substance use and behavioral health services. This includes crisis intervention, psychiatric emergencies, assessments, brief supportive counseling, triage, and linkages to social services and housing resources. Your role is critical in ensuring comprehensive services that not only improve health outcomes but also contribute to better educational outcomes for our community.

Principal Responsibilities :

  • Provide interventions for psychiatric emergencies, conduct functional assessments, and offer comprehensive diagnoses for mental health and substance use disorders, as well as develop safety plans.
  • Must have experience working in a detox environment and possess skills in Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, brief supportive counseling, and other client- and solution-focused counseling techniques.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patient’s clinical treatment goals and behavioral management needs are met by attending case conferences, chronic disease management meetings, staff consultations, and individual meetings with staff to ensure quality care.
  • Develop care plans that are coordinated and integrated with a comprehensive range of medical and psychosocial services to address the patient's social, emotional, and practical needs.
  • Provide in-person psychotherapy, counseling, medical case management, and psychoeducation using individual, family, and group modalities with evidence-based interventions for patients and their significant others. This includes social, emotional, and practical life skills to facilitate safe coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, mindfulness, relaxation, and access to necessary resources with the goal of improved functioning and positive health outcomes.
  • Ensure interventions are client-centered, strengths-based, and tailored to a comprehensive treatment plan developed after completing a thorough biopsychosocial assessment.
  • Consult with psychiatry and primary care providers to enhance understanding of the patient, provide support for treatment approaches that incorporate behavioral health needs, and assist with implementing biopsychosocial treatment and care plans.
  • Work with Case Management staff to coordinate care, provide referrals, coordinate services, and reduce barriers.
  • Participate in weekly case conferences to assist in problem-solving related to patients and to ensure that professional guidance and high-quality case management services are being provided.
  • Participate in community meetings related to the needs of JWCH patients.
  • Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings held weekly in the clinics.
  • Be available, as assigned, to provide after-hours emergency psychiatric assistance.
  • Provide phone consultations as needed.
  • Complete all required charting, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation. Encounters must be closed by the end of each shift.
  • Assist with provider education for integrated behavioral and primary care services.
  • Participate in behavioral health quality assurance / improvement activities to maintain and strengthen standards of care in accordance with the organization’s CQI Plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

  • Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family counseling social welfare from an accredited college or university.
  • LCSW / LMFT with current California BBS license.
  • 2-3 years’ experience working with chemical dependency and substance use disorders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma on behavioral and medical conditions.
  • Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (sand and play therapy, DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing).
  • Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of mental health emergency procedures such as : 5150, CPS reporting, APS reporting, and Tarasoff reporting.
  • Experience working with substance abuse disorders preferred.
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) ability needed.
  • Disclaimer : Salary offered will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and in accordance with applicable laws and internal pay equity policies.

  • All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
  • Employee Benefits :

    At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
  • Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD / STD).
  • Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!
  • Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

    Note : If you become a JWCH provider, you may be able to participate in Loan Repayment Program . A majority of our clinics are NHSC approved sites. The National Health Service Corp may be accepting applications Loan Repayment Program awards. The program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavior health providers who are employed or have accepted an offer of employment at an NHSC-approved site. Awardees receive up to $50,000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 14 above (Tier I). Awardees can also receive up to $30,0000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 13 and below (Tier II). You will need to contact National Health Service Corp to apply and receive more information. Upon acceptance, you are encouraged to apply to National Health Service Corp for Loan Repayment Program.

    JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

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