Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Intrepid Spirit to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Oceanside, CA.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm for 8.5, 9 or 10.5 hours shift inclusive of a 30-minute or 1-hour uncompensated meal break depending on shift length. Scheduled directed by the unit supervisor
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Education: Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course. HCWs who do not hold current certification must acquire certification prior to initiating contract performance. Web-based classes do not meet these standards.
• Experience: Possess a minimum experience of two years within the last three years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Job Summary:

• Perform assessments, evaluations, consultations, differential diagnosis, and treatment for all disorders defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (current edition) published by the American Psychiatric Association.
• Work closely with clinical staff and/or base personnel regarding patient awareness of mental health wellness programs (addictions, stress management, group therapies).
• Provide therapeutic treatment and evaluation of patients in the Family Advocacy Program dealing with domestic violence, and physical and sexual abuse, as requested.
• Provide patient consultations requested by NHCP staff health care providers within guidelines established by the NHCP.
• Provide therapeutic treatment (as applicable) and evaluation of patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Combat Stress Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Conduct collaborative evaluations to facilitate treatment planning for TBI patients.
• Provide input to medical board determinations and administrative separations as requested.
• Conduct clinical staff education when requested to enhance knowledge, understanding, and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, and treatment options for the management of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other combat-related disorders.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other Government agencies for services.
• Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient�s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds.
• Use medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
• Implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
• Independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups,
  couples, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.
• Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
• Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the MTF.

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