Licensed Clinical Social Worker (TUC- Strength United)

  • California State University (CSU) Northridge
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Human and Social Services Public Health

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The LCSW reports to the Clinical Program Manager and will provide the following duties: Client Services: crisis intervention, individual, group, and family trauma-informed, evidence-based/informed counseling services. Complete and maintain accurate records including informed consent, session notes progress reports, business records, and monthly service reports. Conduct psycho-social assessments, and evaluate findings for completion of a holistic psycho-social treatment/case plan. Exercise all activities in accordance with the confidentiality, law, and ethics of the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the National Association of Social Workers. Management: With support and direction from Program Manager participate in program development/changes and reporting activities. Collaborate with and support case managers in order to provide continuum care to clients. Onsite Partnership Liaison - while upholding confidentiality, communicates with onsite partners to advocate for clients; assists onsite partners in addressing clients’ needs; facilitates communication between onsite partners and clients; obtains police reports to assist in filing applications with the Victim Assistance Program; provides onsite partners with advocacy resources and materials; acts as a liaison between client and law enforcement; civil-legal services, victims assistance and medical staff professionals; coordinates with FJC staff on a daily basis to maintain order, rapport, and respect Maintain close contact with each client’s authorized collateral resources and supports. Participate in scheduled staff and multidisciplinary team meetings, presenting relevant information on all case/treatment plans, changes, and onsite partner referrals. Complete follow-up on participants following the completion of services Data Collection and Documentation - maintains client files; documents all client contact; documents all onsite and offsite referrals, and outcomes; maintains all consents; gathers and enters statistical data resulting from clinical work into software system; audits software system on a monthly basis to ensure data align with work performed; Training and Workshops -. Participate in agency quarterly clinical/advocate volunteer training, participates in and provide cross-training to partner agencies including multidisciplinary team members as well as staff and volunteers; attend monthly meetings as assigned with other agencies within the county to better serve the client; attend training as assigned; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Social Work. Must be licensed to practice in the State of California as an LCSW. Must have completed or be willing to complete State Certification in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Training in Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Seeking Safety is preferred. Computer competency, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required. Experience with a database management system is preferred. Bilingual Spanish speaking required.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Must have a minimum of three years experience working with individuals and children in some capacity, preferably in a social service/educational setting: Must demonstrate the ability to use communication skills that successfully convey and obtain accurate and complete information in a respectful and caring manner. Have a basic knowledge of body language and non-verbal communication. Understand and demonstrate active listening skills. Past teaching experience will be helpful in assisting clients to improve and develop the necessary skills to promote well-being. Must be a critical thinker, reasoning, organizing, and analyzing information so that problems are accurately understood and solutions are congruent with the client’s capacities and outcome orientated. Capacity to negotiate and collaborate to ensure the client’s successful receipt of services. Demonstrate the skill of advocating for the needs and rights of people. Must show a passion and sensitivity for trauma work. Demonstrated experience to maintain cooperative working relationships with others; be team-oriented; coordinate/collaborate with professionals from multiple agencies whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality Must show a passion and sensitivity for trauma work. Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and religious backgrounds, and an ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm

Full Pay range: $36.51 - $46.52 per hour

The anticipated hiring range: $36.51 - $46.52 per hour

Time Base: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b), Life, AD&D, Flex Spending

General Information

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins 7/24/23 and will continue until the position is filled.

To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

Advertised: Jul 07 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

Los Angeles, California 91330 United States View Map