LSW - School Hours - Virtual

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Kadiant - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Long Beach, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kadiant is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our dedicated team in Long Beach, CA. This full-time position focuses on addressing mental, emotional, social, and behavioral issues, with the goal of helping individuals find healthier alternatives to cope with the challenges of daily life. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with patients, providing counseling and support to facilitate their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing mental and emotional disorders, conducting evaluations through conversations and observations, and developing comprehensive treatment plans that may include counseling, medication, or other therapeutic services. You will set patient goals, encourage open discussions about their experiences and emotions, and assist them through difficult life transitions. Education on coping strategies and resources will also be a key component of your work, as you guide patients in navigating various challenges such as substance abuse, bullying, anger management, depression, and stress. As a member of our team, you will maintain strong working relationships with support networks, community resources, and government agencies to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. Your compassionate approach and excellent communication skills will be essential in fostering a supportive environment for patients as they work towards their goals. Kadiant values a healthy work-life balance and offers opportunities for career advancement within a strong and ethical corporate team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing patient mental and emotional disorders
• Working and counseling groups, communities, and individual patients
• Evaluating patients through conversations, interviews, and observations to determine correct testing or examination
• Developing a treatment plan that may include counseling, medication, or other services
• Setting patient goals and discussing a treatment plan
• Encouraging, supporting, and listening to patients
• Helping patients discuss experiences and emotions
• Assisting patients through difficult life changes and challenges
• Educating the patient on strategies and coping skills
• Referring patients to resources like psychiatrists, treatment facilities, or community services
• Accessing patient needs, and developing strategies to help the patient
• Maintaining good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources
• Advising and guiding patients through difficult decisions
• Helping patients with a variety of issues such as substance abuse, bullying, anger management, depression, relationships, stress, and suicide

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree in psychology, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field from an accredited school
• Hold a license to perform in-state; licensed by either through the National Board for Certified Counselors and/or the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards
• Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, colleagues, and community resources
• Compassionate and caring of patients
• Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple patients
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, schedules, dates, and information
• Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
• Self-directed and self-motivated

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance