Medical Case Worker II

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Medical Case Worker II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, providing direct care for 600,000 patients annually through its health centers, hospitals, and community partner clinics. DHS employs over 23,000 staff and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with UCLA, USC, and CDU, DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians. DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, the County's 911 emergency response system, Housing for Health, and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, connecting vulnerable populations to supportive housing. The mission of DHS is to advance the health of its patients and communities by providing extraordinary care.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a Medical Case Worker I
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional casework experience interviewing, counseling, and assisting patients/clients with social problems.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Additional points will be awarded for professional casework experience interviewing, counseling, and assisting patients/clients with social problems experience beyond the Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, family members, and friends to acquire information about home environment and family relationships that may have a bearing on the patient's medical and mental health, treatment, and recovery.
• Uses environmental data on medical/mental health to recommend efficient services for each patient.
• Performs a variety of direct services such as assessing the adequacy of home support, assisting patients and families in arranging for and accepting nursing home care and extended care facilities, and placing homeless patients in temporary or permanent housing.
• Makes referrals to and works with various public and private health, mental health, or other agencies such as the Department of Public Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Legal Aid, Public Health Department, Free Clinics, Planned Parenthood organizations, Family Service Agencies, and Community Service Centers to resolve patient's personal and social problems.
• Places patients suffering from mental or emotional disorders in board and care homes, intermediate care homes, and residential facilities depending upon psychiatric reports and personal interviews with patients.
• Counsels patients in health clinics regarding family planning and related problems, and makes referrals where vital for therapeutic abortions, tubal ligations, and vasectomies.
• Keeps advised on community health and welfare resources and the variety of programs offered by each.
• Serves as a trainer to new hires as needed.

Benefits

• 20% bonus for full-time Medical Case Worker II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility
• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits
• Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level