UHS·Torrance, California
The Outpatient Clinical Social Worker provides direct psychiatric care through psychosocial assessments and the development of interdisciplinary treatment plans. They facilitate group therapy and manage discharge and aftercare planning for patients and their families.
www.delamohospital.com This Outpatient Clinical Social Worker provides direct care to patients in a psychiatric hospital outpatient setting. The Clinical Social Worker delivers exceptional patient care through performing psychosocial assessments, developing interdisciplinary treatment plans, facilitating group therapy sessions, and executing discharge as well as aftercare planning. The Clinical Social Worker assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses while ensuring compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Clinical Social Worker provides in person and/or virtual programming as determined by the needs of the program. The Outpatient Clinical Social Worker position will be housed out of the Carson Outpatient Facility, located at 16920 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA, 90746.
Benefit
Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Madison Reddell, Clinical Recruiter, at Madison.Reddell@uhsinc.com or by phone at (484)-584-2790. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
A Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field is required. Licensure or registration is mandatory, with a preference for LCSW, MFT, or Registered Associate/Intern status from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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.