Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Reports to:

• Healing PUSO Program Director Location: South Stockton, Hybrid Position Providing therapy and clinical supervision. Position type: Full-time (32 hours/week), M-F 8am-5pm with some occasional weekends and evenings Salary: $75,000 per year split between administrative work, program development, direct services and clinical supervision. Benefits: 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision benefits, life WHO WE ARE: Little Manila Rising (LMR) is a growing organization with roots in the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site.
• It was the largest population of Filipinos in the world outside of the Philippines from the 1920’s to the 1930’s, but was destroyed by the building of a crosstown freeway in the 1960’s like so many other marginalized communities in America.

Over the past 23 years, our efforts to address white supremacy have caused us to grow into other areas such as educational equity, environmental justice / climate change, immigration rights, and health equity for all people in South Stockton. Healing PUSO Vision:

• The Healing Pilipinx Uplifting Self & Others (P.U.S.O.) Program envisions a world in which the systemic barriers to mental health for our community are dismantled, and our people are given the knowledge and agency to normalize and prioritize their mental wellness.
• To accomplish this, we provide holistic healing opportunities that align with the values and traditions of our community.

This includes group work and personal support in the form of healing circles that apply cultural practices, healing arts, informational workshops, mental health education and one-on-one social-emotional support.

Additionally, we seek to advocate and inform mental health systems for collective healing, equity and transformation. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• Under the Healing Pilipinx Uplifting Self & Others (PUSO) Program, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker will have a unique opportunity to support the strategic development of the new therapy model with Little Manila Rising.

The LCSW will primarily provide clinical counseling, supervision, mental health groups and training, and will provide support with mental health diagnoses and wellness and safety plan development for survivors and communities of color impacted by hate. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the general direction of the executive director, the clinical supervisor will be responsible for: DIRECT SERVICES (50%) Provide direct clinical and community resource navigation services; Provide psycho-therapeutic and psycho-educational services to individuals, couples, and families from a strengths-based, healing-centered cultural &, social justice oriented lens; Provide individual therapeutic counseling to community members as assigned via in person or telehealth; Provide crisis intervention and support with safety plan assessments, as needed; Provide support groups based on community need (e.g., anxiety management, grief) ADMIN & THERAPY MODEL DEVELOPMENT (30%) Support the strategic development of Little Manila Rising’s Therapy model including organizational policy, safety and procedures Act as a resource for staff to problem solve complex clinical presentations and provide trainings around but not limited to: crisis intervention, mandated reporting,, trauma-informed care, and Report relevant information in a timely manner to executive director; Provide clinical documentation as required with Medi-cal billing such as treatment plans, assessments, and clinical notes; Operate within compliance with related federal, state and local regulations; CLINICAL SUPERVISION (10%) Provide individual and group supervision to a multidisciplinary team of clinical staff Review and approve documentation by clinical staff in order to bill for services; Train, guide, and support staff in best practices related to assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and documentation; Complete documentation for interns earning hours towards licensure as required by the BBS OTHER (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION: Minimum qualifications include: Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and two years post license experience in the field of mental health. Complete 15 hour clinical supervision training Preferred qualifications include: Training and experience in implementation of one or more Evidence Based Practices including CBT, DBT, Family Systems or Trauma.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required Stockton resident preferred but not required Committed to their healing journey and practices regular self care to prevent burnout Well organized Able to communicate and work effectively with a team; High level of Integrity and honesty; Able to be proactive and anticipate needs of the clients and the organization; Able to respond to evolving agency needs and priorities; Ability to work interdependently and independently to lead projects with ease Adopts a critical, social justice, and equity lens in practice Strong commitment to equity and healing justice Equal Opportunity Organization: Little Manila Rising is committed to cultivating an environment that is conducive to healing, free from harassment and any form of discrimination.
• In the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of our people, we are proud to uphold the status as an equal employment opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, gender identity or expression, citizenship, religion, medical conditions, sexual orientation, age, and protected characteristics.
• We stand in solidarity with individuals identifying with communities often pushed to the margins. Powered by JazzHR