Job Description. EPDB Grade 10. Revised 04/14/2023.
Job Description
POSITION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Clinical Supervising LCSW. S/he will provide one-
to-one therapeutic services to clinic patients identified at intake as needing substance
abuse and mental health treatment. S/he will develop treatment plans in coordination with
the patient's care team; connect patient's service needs; with El Proyecto internal and
external resources/ programs, and; assess patient progress and report needed changes
to treatment team. S/he will provide Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy and
provide diagnostic assessments. The LCSW may assist with the completion of Parenting
Assessments, evaluating a parent's strengths, areas of concern, and their ability to
provide a safe and stable environment that is free from abuse and neglect for their
child(ren). Keep accurate, up-to-date records on the patients and testify in court as
needed. If applicable, supervise and evaluate interns receiving clinical hours at our
agency and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: This individual must be willing to perform a variety of tasks associated
with a patient's substance abuse/mental health issues, possess excellent communication
skills, a thorough understanding of parenting and child development issues, a serious
work ethic, and a desire to work in a team-orientated environment. S/he also possesses
the ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Experience
working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic
conditions. S/he must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and the
general public. S/he must use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
Knowledge of Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) assessment
a plus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a dependable automobile, fully insured and a
valid California Driver's License. Must submit to and pass a fitness for duty, drug test and
a criminal background clearance as a condition to employment. Must be able to provide
proof of COVID-19 vaccine and booster, MMR, TDAP and Hepatitis B vaccines, and
recent TB test. BLS/CPR certification required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 2-3 years' experience
in clinical setting and diagnostic testing experience preferred.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER