License Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker provides therapeutic services and support to Illumination Health + Home

clients and clinical consultation to staff and associate therapists/interns.

The pay offered for this role is $79,500 - 89,500 Annually. 
The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

● Provide individual and group psychotherapy to clients experiencing homelessness, utilizing

evidence-based and culturally competent interventions.

● Supports staff and associate therapists/interns across Illumination Foundation with clinical

consultation as needed.

● Meet with clients in IF’s Emergency Shelter and support with connection to long-term therapy

as clients are successfully matched to housing opportunities.

● Complete bio-psycho-social, PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, MMSE and other appropriate assessments

to determine necessary interventions, treatments, and support for enrolled clients.

● Provide rehabilitative services to clients which might include assistance in restoring or

maintaining client’s functional skills, daily living skills, social skills, and accessing needed

community services and support resources.

● Complete documentation in electronic health record within 48 hours and maintain patient

records consistent with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

● Provide therapy services consistent with program and funding source contractual

requirements (i.e. grants, county contracts).

● Assess for and provide crisis intervention.

● Collaborate with teams including site manager, medical staff, case management, ECM staff,

substance use counselors, food service and transportation to ensure client-centered care

and treatment.

● Research and build relationships with agencies in the community for client resources and

linkage to appropriate referrals.

● Attend clinical and administrative supervision meetings as assigned.

● Follow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral

Sciences.

● Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.

● Performs other duties as assigned.

Expectations

● Demonstrate a commitment to Illumination Health + Home mission and core values, while

developing and maintaining respect and harmony with all employees and management.

● Must demonstrate the ability to grasp new skills/procedures and foster a positive attitude

toward changes.

● Must be an asset to the organization and a positive influence on co-workers, while displaying

respect toward clients and others in the workplace

● Acts in an ethical manner reflecting core values of integrity, transparency, accountability,

respect and responsibility. Acts above reproach in all that is done on behalf of Illumination

Foundation.

● Models openness, honesty and accountability to colleagues, volunteers, donors and all others

involved with Illumination Foundation.

● Must accept personal responsibility and accountability for performance of duties.

● Support volunteers on-site as needed.

● Possess a full understanding of the needs of the low-income/homeless population.

● Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness

● Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.

● Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to build and maintain strong therapeutic

patient relationships.

● Superior organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail.

● Excellent judgment and effective interaction in challenging situations.

● Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client and staff population.

● Demonstrates the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of client information, and

confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

● Knowledge of medical terminology, psychiatric diagnoses, and medications.

● Uphold Illumination Foundation’s Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable

Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client-Centered Care, Innovation,

Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications:

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

  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in good standing with the Board of Behavioral

  Sciences (BBS).

  ● Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.

  ● Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

  ● Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and written.

  ● Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Google Suite and

  Microsoft Office.

  ● Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.

• ● 1+ years of clinical experience working with clients with a history of severe/persistent mental

  illness, dual diagnosis and/or substance use.

  ● Experience working with clients who are experiencing homelessness.

  ● 1+ years post-licensure and ability to supervise associate therapists/interns is highly preferred.

  ● Training/certification in Evidence-Based Practices is highly preferred.

  ● Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance funded by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Health + Home
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 15 days' vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans