Associate Clinical Social Worker - San Jose, United States - National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services

Description

Job Description

Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) provides direct behavioral health services to patients admitted to Fair Oaks Residential Treatment Facility and is responsible for treating, counseling, and educating clients based upon their individualized emotional and psychological needs.

General Accountabilities

• Under the direction of the Program Director and Lead MFT, the ACSW will evaluate potential clients to assess whether they will fit program criteria for admission.
• ACSW will receive Clinical Supervision by Licensed Provider(s) at the ratio of one hour individual or two hours' group supervision for every 10 hours of clinical experience gained.
• ACSW is responsible for tracking clinical experience hours utilizing appropriate BBS tracking forms and obtaining weekly signatures from Clinical Supervisor(s).
• Provides therapy for facility residents and their families.
• Works in conjunction with other staff to meet individual and family needs.
• Secures and documents informed consent from all participants.
• Develops and documents goals for each resident and documents all progress made toward completion of goals.
• Document information concerning family therapy sessions, phone calls, e-mail, voicemail, etc. as appropriate, explaining all contact as necessary.
• Complete a case closure summary when services are terminated, including information on documented hours of service, identified problems, resident progress, and recommendations regarding further treatment.
• Makes community referrals as appropriate, and works with other staff to facilitate any necessary follow-up regarding resident needs.
• Participates in case staffing and staff meetings as requested.
• Participates in staff trainings as requested.
• Participates in regularly scheduled performance evaluations.
• Abides by the CAMFT Code of Ethics
• Understands and applies all Fair Oaks Residential Treatment Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
• Minimum Education: Completion of Master Degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology or Behavioral Science that meets criteria for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate MFT or SW.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience working in a mental health setting or social service agency providing services to mentally ill consumers.

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

License/Certification:

• ACSW (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)