AMI Network is partnered the top Women’s Re-Entry Residences in San Bernardino to find a dynamic and passionate Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
The Lead Licenses Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual and/or family, therapy to TFCF clients as well as behavioral health consultation. In addition, the LCSW is responsible for supervising program staff, ensuring case managers are working with clients to develop case plans that address their barriers to securing and maintaining housing, and mitigates all staff and client issues to ensure the program is operating efficiently. The salary range would be $56K-$61K per year.
They stay close to their mission here and provide extremely high-quality care while successfully re-entering thousands of women into society. You’d be responsible for working under a phenomenal Program Director who leads a team of passionate staff and together you would work closely with 12 special women (and often their children) who have recently been released from prison, have suffered trauma or are suffering with drug and alcohol addiction. Utilizing your therapeutic and empathy skills, as Lead LCSW you will work closely with women working to successfully re-enter society.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and coordinate program staff attendance and schedule in accordance with client needs, assessment of positions
Oversee educational classes/groups and front desk/reception area
Ensure all clients are receiving certificates of completion for TFCF outpatient program, classes/groups, and incentives monthly
Ensure housing facilities are maintained and well-kept by monitoring daily/weekly house checks
Seek and create collaborative opportunities with local non-profits to increase client resources
Review weekly HMIS client log and CRM system information to ensure accuracy
Assist Program Manager with the implementation of program evaluation and management – including client satisfaction surveys and overview of current programs
LCSW Responsibilities:
Observe client behavior, assess needs, and create treatment strategies
Diagnose psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders
Develop and put treatment plans in place
Consult with doctors, therapists and medical professionals
Administer social service programs
Charting and maintaining confidential client files and records which includes entering progress notes (filed within 24 hours) documenting the content of contact with the client or with the collateral sources for the client
Develops support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to maintain independent living, family stabilization and self-sufficiency.
Conduct initial mental health evaluations resulting in realistic treatment plans
Assess clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc.
Provide brief, solution-focused therapy
Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to chronic medical conditions.
Provide information and referral services
Provision of other services related to wellness
Document services provided in accordance with requirements
Provide individual psychotherapy with children, adults, and families 16. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Computer Literate in the following: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and emails. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency.
State and Federal laws and regulations on confidentiality, HIPPA, and other government standards.
Community resources and counseling/social work practices with high-risk populations and working with persons in crisis.
Excellent written, verbal communication and documentation skills
Ability to establish rapport and motivate others towards achieving goals.
Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental,
A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to help work with people in distress
Ability to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines
Ability to use electronic health record
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
Two-three years minimum of prior experience working in the field
Experience with and knowledge of people recovering from the effects of incarceration, addiction, and mental illness 4. At least two years of management experience
Final salary is per employer discretion and commensurate with experience.
