What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER position at GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
Title of Position: Mental Health Social Worker
Location: Percy Village
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/ Non-Union: Union
Supervisor: Program Director
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a non-profit entity, is an experienced provider that operates Percy Village, a state-licensed residential facility for up to 136 adults with mental disabilities, ages 18-59, located in Boyle Heights. The program offers a structured residence and Outpatient Clinic with intensive mental health supportive services to prepare and empower clients to develop independent skills and improve current levels of functioning in order to successfully re-integrate back into community living.
ESSENTIALS DUTIES
- Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
- Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
- Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
- Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
- Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
- Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
- Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
- Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
- Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
- Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
- Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
- Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
- Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or related area from an accredited university
- Valid CA BBS registration
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Clinical treatment of both acute and chronic mentally ill populations.
- Crisis intervention experience.
- Experience with family therapy.
- Treatment and discharge planning.
- Working knowledge of community resources.
- Experience with the preparation of written client evaluations.
- Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s license.
- Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.
Salary : $29 - $31
