Associate Clinical Social Worker

Union Rescue Mission•Los Angeles, CA

16h

About The Position

Provide comprehensive psychosocial care to our higher barrier guests, single men, women and families. Perform comprehensive assessments for mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and medical needs. Provide referrals and linkage based on outcome of assessment. Engages directly with guests while focusing on complex issues that may have impacted their relationships including, but not limited to, mental health, parenting, separation, adolescence, addiction, grief/loss and trauma.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college and current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker
Minimum of two years experience working with or serving homeless individuals is preferred.
Minimum of three- five years experience working with people experiencing challenging life circumstances.
Must have a current CA Driver License and the ability to be added to the company vehicle policy.
Knowledge of and ability to apply mental health principles.
Knowledge of human development and mental health treatment for men women and children.
Ability to provide comprehensive case management and crisis intervention techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other legal and ethical guidelines regulating social work practice, ie: Duty to Warn, guest confidentiality.
Excellent organization skills
Must have intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and be internet savvy.
Flexible schedule; willing to work on weekends and evenings as needed.
Must possess excellent people and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical treatment plans
Develop implement and conduct psychoeducational classes and individual and group counseling as needed and/or requested
Research, refer, and advocate for community resources, which may include obtaining grants
Respond to crisis situations during regular business hours, as well as after; which may include child abuse and mental health emergencies
Maintain case files and records
Attend meetings on and/or offsite with collaborative partners
Participate in case coordination, staff /program meetings and attend staff trainings.
Facilitate trainings for new and current staff in trauma informed care, domestic violence, crisis intervention and deescalation
Supervise and?oversee?Social Service Associates, mental health interns and/or volunteers.
Encourage guest of faith and growth in Jesus Christ.
Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.