Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Sacramento Native American Health Center Inc. (SNAHC) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) (Federal Tax ID # 20-4287737) Federally Qualified Health Center, with multiple locations in Sacramento, CA. The health center is committed to meeting patients where they are and supporting their health goals through the provision of culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered continuum of care.

At SNAHC, you are joining a team and organization at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about community health. Individual compensation for this position will be determined at the organization’s discretion and the wage range for this role considers multiple factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are determined thoughtfully in each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,904-$132,458 annually.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide Assessment, Diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment interventions (including individual, group therapy) for children ages 5-18, adults and families systems who are managing mental illness.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports, including but not limited to intake, biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plan, treatment summaries, discharge summaries, data collection forms, and billing forms
• Input progress notes and information related to patient treatment using an electronic patient management/health record system.
• Act as client advocate and provide case management referral and assistance to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis situations.
• Collaborate with other providers in a multi-disciplinary approach to perform clinical assessments and assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Participate constructively in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities within the Department, such as peer review, case conferencing, clinical benchmarking, and QI studies.
• Conduct crisis intervention and emotional stabilization for clients seen in other departments as needed.
• Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Supervision:

• Provide weekly clinical supervision to ACSWs and associated administrative support, such as clinical documentation, review and completion of required paperwork at the direction of the Behavioral Health Clinical Director.
• Coordinate or facilitate clinical/treatment meetings for case consultations.
• Upon the absence of the Behavioral Health Director, meet with paraprofessional staff to review cases and provide clinical recommendations.
• Assists in conducting peer review through chart audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply mental health principles, diagnostic procedures for diagnosis and treatment, and various modalities of psychotherapy and counseling.
• Ability to provide comprehensive case management and advocacy.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed in the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Certified under authority of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to supervise subordinate mental health providers, including LMFT’s, LCSW’s, CACDC’s, ACSW’s and MFTI’s.
• 5 years of experience in social services including mental health, substance abuse and prevention.
• Must successfully complete the provider credentialing process in accordance with National Accreditation requirements.
• Must have a current California driver license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an FQHC setting
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse American Indian/Alaska Native community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
• Previous experience providing clinical supervision.
• Bilingual

Benefits:

• Supportive and creative work environment.
• Medical coverage offered with two of the region's highest quality providers
• 403B plan with a 3% match after 90 days.
• 12 paid days off.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with SNAHC policy. Applicants claiming Indian Preference are required to submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition or physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non- merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, SNAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants and employees may request an accommodation of a physical or mental disability at any time in the application process or during employment

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at SNAHC.

As a condition of employment, all Sacramento Native American Health Center employees agree to a Covid-19 vaccination except where otherwise prohibited or where other legal exemption by law is allowed.

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