You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to identify, triage, and manage patients with mental health and behavioral health conditions. The role involves collaborating with a team of primary care physicians and mid-level providers to enhance patient care through skill training, patient education, and specific behavioral change plans.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Identify and manage patients with mental and behavioral health conditions within a primary care setting.
• Provide skill training and develop behavioral change plans with patients.
• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Assess clinical status and detect "at risk" patients to prevent further deterioration.
• Consult with physician supervisors and refer cases to specialty providers as needed.
• Collaborate with the primary care team to manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems.
• Improve clinical outcomes for patients with high prevalence of mental disorders.
• Teach self-management, prevention, and treatment techniques to patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records and supervise case coordinators.
• Participate in meetings, Quality Assurance activities, and staff evaluations.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Certifications

• Must have a current CA license.

Skills

• Keen understanding of behavior modification strategies, motivational interviewing, and value-based strategies.
• Experience in crisis work or solution-focused therapy is preferred.
• Strong teamwork abilities and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations calmly and equitably.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and governmental regulations.

Schedule / Shift

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Flexible start times are available, maintaining standard 8-hour days.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.