Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW

MASC Medical Recruitment Firm

. Provide behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination for patients with behavioral, social, and medical complexity .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRiverside • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and addressing social determinants of health to enhance patient outcomes.

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Master's Degree In Social WorkCalifornia LCSW LicenseBehavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionCare Coordination

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationMotivational InterviewingBehavioral ActivationClinical DocumentationSocial Needs AssessmentIndividualized Care PlansPatient EducationSafety Assessment

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyCrisis ManagementCommunicationEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsCare-Management PlatformsTelehealth Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

California LCSW License

Industry Keywords

Medi-CalMedicareDual-EligibleEnhanced Care ManagementIntegrated Behavioral HealthPopulation HealthCommunity-Based ServicesSocial Determinants Of HealthHealthcare DisparitiesPatient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination for patients with behavioral, social, and medical complexity
See patients in their homes, in the community, and in healthcare facilities
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, care managers, and community health workers
Enhance quality of patient management, maximize patient satisfaction, promote cost-effectiveness, and improve effectiveness in addressing healthcare disparities
Complete behavioral health, psychosocial, functional, and social-needs assessments
Build and update individualized behavioral health and psychosocial care plans with patients and the care team
Provide counseling, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, and crisis intervention within LCSW scope
Assess and respond to safety concerns, including suicide risk, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence, and escalate to a higher level of care when needed
Coordinate with physicians, psychiatric providers, nurses, care managers, health plans, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community organizations
Support transitions of care after emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and skilled nursing stays
Identify social determinants of health that impede treatment and connect patients to appropriate resources
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on behavioral health needs, coping strategies, and community resources
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care-team meetings
Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time in line with HIPAA, mandatory-reporting, payer, and program requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program (required)
Current, active, and unrestricted California LCSW license (required)
Working knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination
Comfortable using electronic health records, care-management platforms, and telehealth tools
Experience with Medi-Cal, Medicare, dual-eligible, or other high-risk populations (preferred)
Experience in Enhanced Care Management, complex care management, integrated behavioral health, or population health (preferred)
Experience providing home- or community-based behavioral health services (preferred)
Experience with patients affected by housing instability, substance use, serious mental illness, or frequent hospital use (preferred)
Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 weeks (2 weeks + 6-7 federal holidays) paid time away
401K
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits