LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Notice : We are pleased to offer a one-time bonus of $2,000 after one year of service, contingent upon successful performance evaluations and meeting performance expectations. You will also be eligible for our generous education loan repayment program(s). Apply now to learn more details!

Position Purpose :

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and behavioral health of residents at Wesley Health Centers – Skid row Residential Care Facility, a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) serving individuals in the unique location of Downtown Los Angeles Skid-row area. This full-time, in-house position focuses on mental health care, substance use recovery support, crisis intervention, and care coordination of individuals who are experienced homelessness. The LCSW collaborates closely with administrators, Certified Nurse Assistants, outside providers, and community agencies to ensure residents receive comprehensive, trauma-informed support that honors their dignity and enhances quality of life. The role of LCSW in this facility will assist us in a transformative process as individuals’ transition from living in interim housing placements or the streets to a supportive living facility.

Program Population :

The Crocker Residential Care is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) serving older adults, including individuals with histories of homelessness, substance use disorders, behavioral health challenges, and / or chronic medical conditions. Residents may require support accessing community resources, engaging in recovery, or managing psychiatric symptoms in a supportive housing environment.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments upon admission and as clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis stabilization which may include initiated a 5150 hold and working with County Mental Health regarding timely disposition.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans addressing mental health, substance use, trauma history, and recovery goals.
• Provide direct clinical services including supportive counseling, crisis intervention, harm-reduction support, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Monitor resident behavioral health status and intervene in decompensation or high-risk situations.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure trauma-informed, person-centered practices are integrated into daily care.
• Coordinate with County Mental Health, local outpatient services, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans for behavioral health referrals and continuity of care.
• Assist residents in understanding and accessing benefits through Medi-Cal and CalAIM programs (e.g., Enhanced Care Management).
• Maintain confidential, timely, and accurate documentation in compliance with RCFE and County standards.
• Participate in resident care team meetings, quality assurance reviews, and staff training on behavioral health best practices.

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Employee Benefits :

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes :

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.