Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW
Colusa Medical Center·Arbee, California
Colusa Medical Center·Arbee, California
The role is responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy at the Behavior Health Center, alongside behavioral health consultation services to Primary Care Teams in outpatient clinics. Duties include conducting consultations, developing realistic treatment plans, providing brief solution-focused therapy, and offering psychoeducation related to chronic medical conditions.
Description Colusa Medical Center, provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency services, to the surrounding community bringing exceptional healthcare and service to our community.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible for providing initial evaluations, individual, group, couples and/or family therapy. In addition, therapists will provide behavioral health consultation services to the Primary Care Teams within Pediatric and Adult outpatient clinics:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Master's in Social Work LCSW (California license) California Driver’s License Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Consultations about clients Initial mental health evaluations resulting in realistic treatment plans Assessing 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; Care coordination Crisis assessments/triage with appropriate interventions Provision of other services related to wellness Documentation of services provided in accordance with requirements Other related activities designed to provide integrated health care services Individual psychotherapy with children, adults and families Documentation and scheduling in electronic health record Provide psychotherapy to children and adults; · other duties as assigned
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
