License Clinical Social Worker - Addiction Medicine (Full Time, Day)

Northbay Healthcare

Fairfield, CA

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JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Acute Care, Calendar Management, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Case Management, Child Development, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Health, Compensation and Benefits, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Documentation, Follow Through, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Medical Conditions, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neuroscience, Nonprofit, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Project Tracking, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Set Goals, Social Work, Surgical Procedures, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Urgent Care, Word Processing, Work From Home, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Fairfield, CA

POSTED

30 days ago

At NorthBay Health the LCSW provides direct clinical social work service, counseling, and case management services to Addiction Medicine patients including psychosocial assessment, development of a plan of care, implementation and documentation of emotional, psychological, social, social, social, financial, environmental, environmental or follow-up referral needs Works collaboratively with Addiction Medicine interdisciplinary members and other colleagues within the NorthBay Health. Assesses patients and develops a psychosocial plan of care within established timeline. Responds to referrals in a timely manner. Monitors progress toward goals of plan of care. Facilitates integration with community-based resources to optimize patient health. Collaborates with community partners to optimize patient health. Documents assessment and interventions in patient’s medical record. Activities are consistent with System mission and values and in compliance with applicable regulations and System policies and procedures. Works under the direction of the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine.PRIMARY JOB DUTIESCollaborates closely with the addiction medicine physician and interdisciplinary clinic staff to support patient care.Assists with new patient intakes including psychosocial assessments and evaluation of substance use history.Provides trauma‑informed psychotherapy for co‑occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. EMDR training preferred.Utilizes DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria and ASAM Levels of Care to support treatment planning for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.Provides short‑term or longer‑term therapy depending on clinical need and provider availability.May develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups, group therapy sessions, or group medical visits related to addiction recovery.Performs case management for patients with complex psychosocial needs including psychiatric illness, cognitivedisorders, housing instability, and chronic medical conditions.Coordinates care with community partners including detoxification programs, residential rehabilitation programs, outpatient treatment centers, psychiatric providers, and community mental health agencies.Assists with complex referrals and ensures successful transitions to higher levels of addiction treatment when indicated.Requests, obtains, and reviews outside medical records from substance use treatment programs, psychiatric facilities, and other healthcare organizations when clinically appropriate.Conducts patient outreach between scheduled appointments to support care coordination, answer questions, and facilitate follow‑up care.Performs other duties as assigned.At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.Education: Master of Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.Licensure: California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience within the acute health care setting or the community health setting.Experience in Addiction Medicine and grief and loss preferred.Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: verbal, written and listening. Ability to convey instructions, directions, and information appropriately and accurately. Ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people. Strong critical thinking skills- must be capable of independent judgment and have strong clinical decision-making skills. Ability to work independently with minimum direction. Excellent follow-through skills.Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan and meet deadlines without compromising quality.Ability to direct the actions of others effectively to accomplish tasks and functions.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including those with respect to age, culture, ethnicity, and gender.Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relation between social work practice and medicine.Skilled at working with patients/families coping with loss and grief.Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, HIPAA, etc. Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law, professional ethics, and policy.Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate treatment plan. Knowledge of an ability to effectively use DSM V. Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services including the appropriate use of 5150.Ability to successfully manage conflict. Basic proficiency with word processing required. Experience with EPIC, and Power Point preferred.Knowledge of acute care, subacute care, long-term care, home care, hospice interventions, rehabilitation options, County mental health services, and other community resources and requirements- strongly preferred.Ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory in case management and psychotherapeutic responsibilities. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, external service providers, System managers, and department staff – often within the context of competing interests . Hours of Work: Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmCompensation:Hourly Salary Range Min $58.21 - Max $70.76 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience) About UsInterpersonal Skills and ValuesDemonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.Why NorthBay HealthNorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.NorthBay Health Benefits OptionsNorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.Compensation StructureNorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.Remote Work DisclosureNorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.Notice to Recruitment AgenciesNorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.More InformationVisit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.

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