Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. · 2 days ago
ASW - Associate Social Worker
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. is seeking an Associate Social Worker for their San Julian Oasis Recuperative Care Program in Los Angeles. The role involves providing mental health services, conducting assessments, developing patient care plans, and coordinating care for underserved populations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
All services provided by the ASW will be under the direct supervision of a JWCH LCSW
Conduct functional and strength-based assessment along with comprehensive diagnosis for mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and psychosocial needs
Develop patient care plans that are coordinated and integrated with a comprehensive range of medical and psychosocial services to address social, emotional, and practical needs
Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and psycho-education utilizing individual, family, and group modalities using evidence-based interventions for patients and their significant others that include social, emotional, and practical life skills to facilitate safe coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, mindfulness, and relaxation as well as access to necessary resources with the goal of improved functioning and positive health outcomes
Utilize both short-term and intensive longer-term interventions, as approved by funding source, that target trauma, mental health symptoms, and reduction of substance use
Intensive case management as indicated
Consult with primary care providers to enhance understanding of the patient, provide support for treatment approaches that incorporate behavioral health needs, and assist with implementation of bio-psychosocial treatment and care plans
Provide consultation to and coordinate care for patients needing specialty mental health and/or substance use disorder services
Advocate for patient within organization and community to ensure access to appropriate care
Be available to primary medical care staff during working hours for crisis intervention in the event of a psychiatric emergency and assist staff in the event of any other kind of emergency
Provide phone consultation as needed
Complete all charting in a timely manner and as required by regulations and JWCH policies, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation
All Clinical records will be reviewed, signed off by supervising LCSW and billed as appropriate under the LCSW’s license
Participate in structured and 'as-needed' case conferences
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 DMH requirements
Participate in professional development activities
Participate in individual and group supervision as required by Board of Behavioral Science (BBS)
Maintain all licensing documentation including Supervision agreement and log of hours in accordance with BBS regulations
Support client involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating services
Complete data collection forms and prepare reports as required by the program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Clinical Social Work Registration with BBS as an Associate Clinical Social Worker
Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma on behavioral and medical conditions
Experience with evidence-based short-term behavioral health interventions
Preferred
Experience working with low income and/or homeless individuals preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred
Benefits
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!
Company
Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.
JWCH provides comprehensive health care services to safety-net populations in Los Angeles. We are the largest provider of care to homeless persons.
Founded in 1960
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Al Ballesteros, MBA
CEO
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