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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

5 months ago

Los Angeles

Job DescriptionDescription: Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing healthcare disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following: • People experiencing homelessness, • Indigenous communities, • Immigrant communities, • Rural communities, • BIPOC communities, • LGBTQIA+ communities Purpose of the position Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Provider (LMHC, LMSW, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT). Key Responsibilities Employees must abide by all sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights, ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication, and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. • Advocacy & Education: Patient/Family Self Care Management, Patient/Family Health Management Education, Bioethics Referrals & Management, Physician, Staff & Community Education, Case Management Education & Training, Risk Management Identification & Referral, • Psychosocial Management: Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment/Functioning, Counseling Support & Referral, Abuse/Neglect Identification & Referral (Partner, Child, Elder), Family Issues Affecting Care, Coping/Emotional Adjustment, Grief/Bereavement Support (Individual & Group), Adoption Resources, Health/Wellness Promotion, Substance Abuse Screening/Resources, Psychiatric Screening/Behavior, Management, Staff Support and Crisis Intervention (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing), • Patient/Family Care Conferences: Interdisciplinary Care Communication/Coordination, Continuity of Care Planning Management. Additional continuity of care provides education and advocacy, which teaches students and families about available community resources and mental health service coordination. • Care Coordination: Ensuring smooth transitions between different levels of care and support., • Collaboration: Working closely with community organizations to provide comprehensive support., • Professional Discretion: Using professional judgment to guide students and families to appropriate services and support systems., • Mental Health Support: Coordinating mental health services and facilitating access to necessary care within the community. • Collaboration and Teamwork: • Skills in working collaboratively with school staff, including teachers, counselors, and nurses., • Ability to coordinate care with other healthcare providers and community resources. Counseling and Therapy: Conduct regular mental health screenings and assessments. Provides interventions and counsels patients and families for emotional, social, and resource issues. Offer individual and group counseling sessions. Implement therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of students. Identify students at risk for mental health issues and provide appropriate referrals for a higher level of care. Crisis Management: • Respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support and stabilization., • Develop and implement crisis intervention plans. Advocacy: • Advocates for students' mental health needs within the school system., • Work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. • Design and implement health promotion activities and workshops., • Educate students, staff, and parents about mental health and wellness. Maintains current clinical training and skills to provide competent care to: • Disadvantaged, Disenfranchised, and Vulnerable Patients and Families, • Crisis Management, • Evidence-Based Trauma Informed Care, • School-Based Healthcare Practices. • Liaise with external mental health providers, social services, and community organizations. Caseload Management: • Efficiently manages caseload with a timely response to referrals and high-risk screenings., • Transition Planning: Collaborates with the RN Care Coordinator to develop optimal transition plans for students following discharge from the clinic., • Documentation: Clearly and articulately documents assessments and interventions in the medical record and care plan, ensuring all information pertinent to the student's disposition is included within the required timeframe., • Interdisciplinary Team Participation: Actively participates in patient care conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team and provides consultation to staff regarding psychosocial issues affecting students' care and post-clinic situations., • Resource Mobilization: Mobilizes resources to ensure rapid and timely student movement through the system and promotes timely and safe post-clinic care., • Service Access Assistance: Assists students and families in accessing services such as housing, personal care attendants, government entitlement programs, etc., to maximize the potential for health maintenance post-discharge., • Community Referrals: Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies to ensure complete and appropriate transitions of care post-discharge and maintains a professional relationship with community health, welfare, and social agencies. $80,000 - $120,000 per year, DOE. Requirements: Essential Skills and Qualifications: Adaptability Given the mobile nature of the role, mental health providers should also be adaptable and flexible, able to work in various school settings, and comfortable with travel between locations. They should be equipped to handle the unique challenges of providing care in different environments and be resourceful in addressing any logistical issues. Communication Skills • Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators., • Ability to explain complex mental health concepts in a clear, accessible manner. Cultural Competency • Sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences., • Ability to tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of students from different cultures. Empathy and Compassion • Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with students., • Ability to provide empathetic and compassionate care. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively, • Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation., • At least five years of clinical or medical social work/ Community mental health delivery experience is required.

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