What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker - Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Description
Our leading mental health facility is committed to providing exceptional care and support to adolescents facing mental health challenges. The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is designed to offer intensive, short-term treatment. We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
As a Clinical Social Worker in our Adolescent PHP, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating adolescents with a range of mental health issues. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with adolescents and their families, providing both individual and group therapy, as well as coordinating care with the interdisciplinary treatment team of psychiatric healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents in the PHP.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual, group, and family therapy.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated care.
- Engage with families and caregivers to provide education, support, and guidance throughout the treatment process.
- Monitor and document client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure the best outcomes.
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Create discharge plans to ensure patients sustain gains after finishing the program.
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At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others' lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine.
CSW 2 Salary range: $51.18- $61.14 Hourly
CSW 3 Salary range: $55.63 - $66.48 Hourly
Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills:
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- California State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible.
- Clinical experience, preferably with adolescents in a mental health setting.
- Knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic modalities and interventions suitable for adolescents.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and a multidisciplinary approach.
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $51 - $61