Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
Our UCLA Health Neuropsychiatric Hospital is seeking to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to help support our Adult PHP Program. This specialized program provides comprehensive, high-level mental health care to adults experiencing severe mental illness. Our multidisciplinary team delivers care through group therapy, individual psychotherapy, and psychiatric medication evaluation in a supportive, evidence-based setting. As a LCSW you will:
- Formulate individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments
- Provide individual and/or group psychotherapy
- Document and enter patient information accurately and timely into medical record
- Evaluate patient needs and refer to additional or alternative levels of care as appropriate
- Develop and implement social work interventions aligned with treatment goals
- Discuss charge plans and ongoing treatment recommendations with patients and the care team
- Identify collateral contacts and gather relevant information from external sources
- Facilitate meetings with patients’ support system
Please note: this is a 7 month limited appointment that may convert to career
Salary range: $54.54/hr – $65.18/hr
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Current valid California licensure as a LCSW
Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and DSM diagnostic criteria
Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting
Strong ability to build rapport with patients and families
Demonstrated ability to complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn and use UCLA CareConnect software
Excellent organizational, self-management, and time-management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
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