Salary: $35.06-$47.91 per hour

Work Schedule: 1:30pm-10pm shift, 5 days a week that must include at least one weekend day (Options: Sunday-Thursday; Saturday-Wednesday; Tuesday-Saturday)

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

SUMMARY

Full time, experienced, licensed, Psychiatric Social Worker needed to work in a fast-paced multi-departmental environment with incarcerated youth on the 1:30pm to 10pm shift, including weekend days. 

This is a temporary, full time, benefitted position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs direct client care activities including intake assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy.
• Participates as a member of the OD (Officer of the Day) team providing crisis, emergency intake, assessment, and HOPE Center daily rounds, including participating as a member of the RESOURCE team.
• Collaborates with juvenile justice partners: Probation Department, Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Department of Health Services (DHS) and county contracted agencies involved in Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program.
• Records daily progress notes in youth’s chart and ensures all records accurately reflect level of functioning and progress, as well as meet State, Federal and County guidelines.
• Completes all paperwork, including information needed by Probation staff on the living units to effective work with youth.
• Communicates with clinical supervisor and other appropriate staff members regarding youth’s progress.
• Provides clinical consultation to multidisciplinary staff (e.g. Probation, DHS, and LACOE).
• Advocates on the behalf of patient for treatment and resources to provide quality and continuity of care.
• Formulates and implements aftercare plans assuring continuity of care upon release.
• Provides case management services as needed to clients and his/her family.
• Conducts collateral contacts with youths’ family members, probation deputies, school personnel, and significant others involved with patient.
• Assesses clinical needs of population served and works with administrative staff to develop and/or improve programs and services.
• Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT’s) to discuss and evaluate client treatment and progress.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.

 Education/Experience

• A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Workerissued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clearance through Los Angeles County’s Live Scan process.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• See: Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable
• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Co-located juvenile hall setting, including offices on the living units.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.