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Salary: $6,077.36- $8,304.8 Monthly
The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is looking for Psychiatric Social Worker to join the ODR Housing Team. The ODR Housing program is a permanent supportive housing program serving individuals who are homeless, have a serious mental health disorder, and are diverted into services after being incarcerated in the Los Angeles County Jail. Clients in the ODR Housing program are referred to an Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) provider, who works with the client as they transition from custody to community and on to permanent supportive housing. Acting as a clinical consultant to ODR’s contracted community-based organizations, the Psychiatric social worker assists with the coordination of the criminal justice diversion, mental health, physical health, and housing care of ODR clients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary county team.
The Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW) II may additionally support the ODR Housing team with pre-release activities, including legally and clinically screening referrals and advocating for pre or post plea diversion in the LA County Superior Court.
Currently, ODR has a hybrid work schedule with a combination of workdays in the office, in the field and remote. This may change at discretion of DHS.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Psychiatric Social Worker II include, but are not limited to:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical social work experience in community mental health, homeless services, or healthcare strongly preferred.
Experience/expertise in assessing and delivering care to clients with substance use disorders.
Experience/expertise in assessing and delivering care to clients with severe persistent mental illness.
Experience/expertise in assessing and delivering care to clients with histories of homelessness.
Experience/expertise in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and housing first principles.
Familiarity with DMH, DPH and community mental health, substance use, housing/homelessness programs and resources.
Education/Experience
A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education followed by a minimum of two years of clinical social work experience.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
A valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued 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.
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Proficient skill set in using an array of Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Reader, One Note, Outlook, Publisher, Teams, Outlook, etc.
Able to multi-task and set workload priorities for time sensitive projects/tasks.
Ability to problem solve and make recommendations to processes, policies, etc.
Able to communicate with all levels of personnel, e.g., written, verbal, in a professional and concise/clear manner; ability to work within a project team and/or independently.
Able to work in a very diverse environment and with diverse individuals.
Ability to be flexible in meeting changing work tasks and timelines; must be dependable and reliable.
ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience – relevant to the job description essential job functions. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts as applicable.
A cover introductory letter may be submitted while not required.
Legible copies of certificates to substantiate proficiency in skills, knowledge and abilities may be submitted.
Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 5 business days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.
Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$173k-216k (estimate)
04/22/2023
06/03/2024
helunahealth.org
BASSETT, CA
1,000 - 3,000
1968
Private
BLAIN CUTLER
$50M - $200M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy