Licensed Psych Social Worker, FT, Simi Valley - Kaiser

Description

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Social Worker is part of a diverse team that offers assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions, and psycho-education directly to members and their families. They must have a good understanding of psychopathology and be able to identify the necessary clinical interventions promptly. The Psychiatric Social Worker focuses on a specific age group based on their training and certification and is skilled in various treatment methods, with most of their time dedicated to direct patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Competencies:
• Conduct timely and accurate assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and interventions for members.
• Select the appropriate treatment approach for each member's issues.
• Effectively communicate clinical information to members and staff.
• Ensure high levels of customer and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrate expertise in different treatment modalities.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly.
• Be knowledgeable about KP and community resources.
• Adhere to all required guidelines for patient care and licensing.
• Maintain a valid license.
• Conduct initial interviews with members to understand their concerns.
• Determine the urgency of members' needs.
• Provide professional insights into members' situations and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Deliver treatments to adults, adolescents, and children.
• Offer immediate support and therapy to members in crisis.
• Maintain detailed therapy records, prepare reports, and communicate with relevant parties to gather information.
• Provide clinical consultations on family dynamics, sociocultural factors, and community support in an integrated healthcare setting.
• Offer telephone assessments, counseling, resource details, and referrals.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and addressing different developmental stages.
• Skilled in various treatment methods including individual, group, family, and child therapy.
• Comply with organizational, departmental, state, and federal guidelines, as well as regulatory policies and procedures.
• Engage in Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Must have at least two (2) years of post-graduate mental health therapy experience within the last five (5) years.

Education

• Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field in behavioral health.

License, Certification, Registration

• Must hold a valid license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker in California.


• Should have a National Provider Identifier.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficient in using current DSM nomenclature.
• Consistently demonstrate the skills and behaviors needed to provide excellent and culturally sensitive service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in treating individuals of all ages and dealing with trauma is preferred.

Notes:

• Working hours are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a flexible schedule including two evenings and Saturdays.

PrimaryLocation: California, Simi Valley, Simi Valley Medical Offices 2
HoursPerWeek: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart: 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd: 07:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B11-PSC|NUHW|NUHW Psych Social Chapter
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Department: SIMI VALLEY MEDICAL OFFICES 2 - Mental Hlth/Psychiatry-RegClin - 0806
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
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