Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Recruitment began on January 10, 2025
and the job listing Expires on July 10, 2025
Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.
Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Department: Behavioral Health
Locations: San Fernando Valley Region – Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City
Hours: Part – Time & Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8a-5p)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
School-Based Services:
* Provide brief intervention therapy and assess whether additional therapeutic intervention is indicated
* When indicated, provide counseling / therapy sessions to students at contracted schools
* Coordinate long-term therapy as needed
* Interface with school staff and family of students while maintaining patient confidentiality according to current standards
Integrated Behavioral Health Services:
* Respond immediately to medical provider requests for a behavioral health intervention in the patient exam rooms
* Provide therapeutic interventions when behavioral health issues arise during a medical clinic visit
* Develop diagnosis and treatment plans that are integrated with the medical treatment plan
* Provide brief interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
* Ability to use behavioral health interventions as part of an integrated response to a patient’s medical and mental health needs
* Coordinate long-term therapy for patients with chronic/severe mental illness
General Duties Applicable to All Settings:
* Complete all required clinical and billing documentation
* Attend clinic and other staff meetings as requested
* Provide information for reports to funding sources
* Represent the agency to other agencies or groups as assigned
* Supervise graduate students/interns as assigned
Qualifications
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – current licensure is required or
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – current licensure
* Expertise in utilizing brief-intervention models of therapy
* Expertise in evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy, IMPACT model, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction
* Knowledge of medical conditions and the interaction between medical and behavioral health condition
* Knowledge of common chronic medical diseases and their effect on behavioral health (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.)
* Knowledge of how behavior and mental health affect medical outcomes
* Knowledge and skill working with diverse populations
* Knowledge of MediCal requirements preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to abide by standards of professional ethics
* Computer literacy including word processing and e-mail
* Bilingual Spanish ability preferred
* Valid California Driver’s License, with insurable driving record
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master’s Degree in Social Work and has earned their license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the State of California or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
* Two plus years of experience providing therapy in a school setting, medical clinic, or hospital, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
* Experience in a variety of assessments, treatment planning and counseling issues including chemical dependency and/or domestic violence
Additional Information
Full-time status (30+hrs/wk) benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Vacation, Sick, Holiday pay, and all other benefits mandated by law.
-license reimbursement eligible after 90days of employment (30+hrs/wk)
-CME time off – eligible after 1yr of employment
-CMR reimbursement – eligible after 1 yr of employment
To Apply:
Please email your resume/CV and cover letter, to HR Dept email.
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