Social Worker Clinician I - Mental Health 169

Main Template•San Leandro, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, the Social Work Clinician I provides general casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person-centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or psychology from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated experience with behavioral health services
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Thorough understanding of the rights of members served
Understanding of the conservatorship process
Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology

Responsibilities

Identifies and plans for psychosocial needs of members served
Works with members served and multidisciplinary treatment teams to design, implement, and evaluate the Recovery Plan
Provides education to members served and family members regarding mental health conditions and treatment options
Has responsibility discharge planning, including: Assessing readiness for discharge of members served in coordination with the recovery/treatment/service team
Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management, and aftercare services, as assigned
Coordinating with the Business Office to ensure that benefits and finances of members served are in order, as assigned
Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources
Assures that members served know and understand their legal status and rights; tracks legal status on all assigned members served
Provides consultation to members served and their families regarding issues arising from the admission, discharge,and/or aftercare plan
If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training