Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Berkeley, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
Monday Friday 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
$95,000 - 145,000 (DOE)
About the Opportunity WellTech Partners is partnering with a facility in Berkeley, California, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Berkeley is known for its vibrant culture and as the home of UC Berkeley, offering a unique blend of urban living, top-tier dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts scene.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on chronic pain and behavioral medicine, helping patients improve function, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments
- Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Apply DSM-based diagnostic formulations within scope of practice
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups (pain management, coping skills, mindfulness, etc.)
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain a minimum of 24 patient contact hours per week
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Participate in case conferences, care coordination, and treatment planning
Qualifications Required:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Active, unrestricted California LCSW license
- Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure clinical experience
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical setting
- Ability to provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and document mental health conditions using DSM criteria
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain compliance standards
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage time, prioritize caseloads, and meet productivity expectations
- Ability to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
Preferred Experience - Experience in interdisciplinary medical, behavioral health, or specialty clinic settings
- Experience working with patients with chronic pain or complex medical conditions
- Training in CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, or trauma-informed care
- Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups
- Familiarity with functional restoration or integrated care models
- Spanish/English bilingual proficiency or experience working with diverse populations
- Experience using EMR systems
- Experience providing staff education, training, or clinical consultation
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Primarily seated role with extended computer use
- Frequent use of standard office and clinical equipment
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting (up to lbs)
- Requires clear verbal and written communication with patients and staff
- Moderate noise level typical of a clinical/office setting
Why Join - Collaborative, team-based care model
- Structured weekday schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Opportunity to work with complex and meaningful patient populations
- Competitive compensation and supportive clinical environment