Master Of Social Work Or Marriage Family Therapist (Licensed Preferred)

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the CPSP Coordinator and clinical oversight of the Behavioral Health Director, the Master of Social Worker (MSW) or Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) provides psychosocial assessment, individual care plan development, and interventions for all Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) clients in collaboration with the patient care team. The MSW / MFT helps the patient understand and deal effectively with the biological, emotional, and social stresses of pregnancy.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, motivated, and organized at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Helps patients understand and deal effectively with the biological, emotional, and social stresses of pregnancy.

Assists with crisis intervention, community resources, transportation needs, or any psychosocial problem’s effecting the patient’s needs.

Conducts psychosocial assessments to determine what social, emotional, and economic issues and needs a patient may have during pregnancy and postpartum.

Delivers CPSP services as outlined in CPSP Provider Handbook.

Provides coverage in various health centers as necessary.

Demonstrates professionalism when calling patients and provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.

Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and deal with frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).

Demonstrates knowledge of domestic and intimate partner violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and reporting procedures.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients and creates and affirming and safe clinical environment.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

Other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy or related field from an accredited university required.

Must demonstrate cultural competence working in diverse, low income, and immigrant communities. Knowledgeable in mandated reporting laws, DSM-V, crisis communication, short term treatment modalities and de-escalation techniques.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policy and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization.

Bilingual – ability to read, speak, and write in English and another language is preferred, but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required. Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills required. Working knowledge of EHR required. Competency in EHR system required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current, valid, unrestricted ACSW or LCSW or LMFT license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences is preferred.

Current CPR (BLS-C) card required. Must obtain a valid CPR card within first 60 days of employment if not certified at time of hire.

Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire. Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate (i.e. office and clinic setting with computers, phones, and printers). Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.