(LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Company: Harbor Community Clinic
Location: San Pedro
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the LCSW will be part of part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing complete biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy services based on evidence-based practices. EXPECTATIONS • Adheres to all Harbor Community Health Center’s (HarborCHC) Policies and Procedures. • Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, and practices. • Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC’s core values at all times. • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts. • Ability to work well as a team member and apply feedback/direction from supervisor as instructed. • Communicates regularly and in a timely manner with his/her immediate supervisor about patient, departmental and HarborCHC concerns. • Demonstrates integrity and accountability for duties and responsibilities, and in services delivered. • Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position and adheres to scheduled work hours. • Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner. • Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates. • Passion for working with underserved patients and a commitment to furthering HarborCHC’s work in the community. • Commitment to professional development in expanding knowledge of behavioral health interventions, growing diversity in patients worked with, program development, and gaining excellence in documentation. MISSION AND VALUES • Our mission is to provide low cost, comprehensive high quality health care and supportive services to those in our community who do not have access to medical care. • Our vision is "Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community" • Our Core Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. • Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals and philosophy of Harbor Community Clinic. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: • Perform clinical assessment and treatment planning using a standard and uniform bio-psycho-social format on referred patients and creating observable/specific quantifiable goals. • Responsible for providing individual psychotherapy to the adult and pediatric population in a strengths-based, culturally sensitive linguistically appropriate and compassionate manner. • Responsible for providing therapy utilizing appropriate evidence-based practices and interventions during patient sessions. • Responsible for assessing patients’ psychosocial status as it relates to substance abuse and mental health, communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual clinical issues. • Responsible for establishing strong rapport with patients, which expresses concern for their well-being. • Follow-up and act as liaison to ensure highest quality of services are provided to patients. • Document and lock progress notes within the electronic health record within 24-72 hours of patient encounter. • Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans and coordinate care. • Responsible for partnering with the Case Managers to refer patients to specialty services as appropriate. • Responsible for actively participating in the Quality Management Program. • Responsible for maintaining license to practice in good standing. • Assist and collaborate with other departments as necessary. • Actively participates in weekly department meetings and monthly clinical supervision, and further enhances professional growth through trainings and consultation with other para-professionals. • Develops proficiency in billing procedures. • Consistent ability to receive a passing score of 80% on quarterly chart reviews, and demonstrated application of feedback from chart reviews • Perform other duties as assigned to support HarborCHC’s Mission and Values. QUALIFICATIONS Required education, experience and/or training: • Master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution with at least 2 years of experience working in the mental health field. • Possess state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. • Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds. • Skill at conceptualizing cases, making appropriate diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and documentation. • Experience providing clinical services to patients with high acuity, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. • Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks. • Demonstrated leadership skills to initiate problem solving and program implementation. • Ability to manage high volume practice. • Knowledge of HIPPA compliance for patient/agency records according to established professional social standards. • Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team. • Knowledge of community mental health and social services. • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter with minimal supervision. • Computer and internet proficiency. • Coordinate long-term therapy referrals for patients with chronic/severe mental illness. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable. • Bilingual English/Spanish required. HR PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS • Legal authorization to work in the United States. • Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification. • Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a qualifying medical/religious exemption. • This is not entended to cover all aspects of your description as additional duties may be assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust. Hours: HarborCHC is open Monday-Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm, Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional overtime, or other shifts based on clinic need. This is a non-exempt position and any overtime must be approved by the Supervisor in advance. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT HarborCHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; religion; color; sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information/characteristics; marital status/registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DISCLAIMER The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer. In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will relationship), with or without cause or prior notice. Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00am to 05:00pm Compensation details: 100000-115000 Yearly Salary PI24c8e9b99327-25448-38815421

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