Psychiatric Social Worker - 252686

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker to join their team. The primary responsibilities include managing a caseload of 20-25 individuals, primarily adults, and providing support in housing establishment, 1:1 therapy, case management, assessments, and family work if children are involved. The role is held to a quota of 35 billable hours per week, which can include a variety of service types such as therapy and consultation.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Manage caseload: 20-25 individuals, primarily adults aged 18-64.
• Assist clients in establishing and maintaining housing.
• Conduct 1:1 therapy and provide case management support.
• Perform assessments and work with families when children are involved.
• Ensure timely documentation within 72 business hours, or 24 hours in crisis situations.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Must be ACSW, AMFT, or APCC and BBS Registered.
• Supervision towards licensure is provided in this role.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in moderate to severe settings.

Schedule / Shift

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm (Flexible 8-hour shifts between 7am - 7pm depending on appointments)

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.