Psychiatric Social Worker II - Custody Health Services

County of Santa Clara•Santa Clara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the licensed Psychiatric Social Worker II provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting. The position is with Custody Health Services (CHS), which provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at Santa Clara County detention facilities. Services include care for acute and chronic illness, preventative and specialty care, an acute psychiatric inpatient housing unit at Main Jail, and integrated care for justice-involved youth at Juvenile Hall and James Ranch. Selected candidates must be able to work in a correctional facility and pass a background check for security clearance. Some positions may require provider credentialing before appointment. The recruitment creates a list used to fill vacancies for the following month; qualified applicants remain on the list for one month and must reapply each month to be considered for future opportunities. Employees may be assigned as Disaster Service Workers and, in an emergency, must return to work as ordered.

Requirements

Possess and maintain registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for the duration of employment in this classification.
Comply with California licensure requirements established by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Ability to travel to alternate work locations.
If driving, possess a valid California driver's license before appointment and qualify for and maintain County driver authorization.
Complete assigned Disaster Service Worker training and return to work as ordered in an emergency.
Knowledge of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy principles; counseling, case management, and other psychiatric social work techniques; social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances; community behavioral health and substance use interventions; relevant community agencies and resources; and physical and mental illnesses and their effects on personality.
Knowledge of English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and common computer systems and applications.
Ability to apply psychiatric social work theory, case management skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions effectively.
Ability to conduct differential diagnosis and develop and implement treatment programs.
Ability to obtain and record accurate, pertinent social and personal information.
Ability to use psychiatric consultation effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive case management, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment services to patients or clients and their families.
Participate in evaluating presenting problems and developing treatment plans.
Participate in group therapy programs, as assigned.
Prepare social case histories, emphasizing psychosocial factors affecting the patient or client.
Cooperate with staff and community agencies in carrying out treatment plans.
Participate in psychotherapy programs with psychiatric staff treatment teams.
Explain social and emotional factors related to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups; conduct educational sessions and training events as appropriate.
Evaluate new techniques for addressing emotional and environmental problems.
Refer patients or clients to appropriate community agencies.
Perform other related duties as required.