Psychiatric Social Worker - Adult

Description

Position Title: Psychiatric Social Worker  

Department: Behavioral Health – Specialty Mental Health Adult Outpatient Program 

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

Compensation: $31.83 - $40.53/hourly 

Schedule: Full-Time; 40-hours per week 

Union Affiliation: SEIU-UHW – Union Position 

 

Background: 

In the midst of the Black Power and Civil Rights movements, four Black mothers saw a need in West Oakland and delivered. From their love and commitment Baywell Health started out as The West Oakland Health Council. We quickly became the neighborhood’s anchor for healthcare, health education, food and housing programs, and voter registration.  

Fifty years later, we continue to be the Bay’s home for top-notch healthcare, health education, and other services intended to care for the whole you, and the whole family. Baywell Health, Serving the Bay’s Health, Heart, and Soul. 

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Job Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Psychiatric Social worker in our Specialty Mental Health Adult Outpatient Program will provide therapeutic case management services and medication management to Alameda County adults who have a significant mental illness. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides a variety of supportive services, such as helping clients manage and attend their medical appointments, therapy, assisting with money management, supporting clients in finding and/or maintaining housing, helping them get a job. 

• Interviews client, relatives, friends, and others to obtain data on client’s psychosocial functioning. 

• Identifies and documents with client assistance and agreement, client-focused goals.  

• Learns and informs the clients of their rights to privacy and confidentiality, program grievance procedure(s), mandatory reporting requirements and program rules and services.  

• Gathers psychosocial data to complete a comprehensive mental health assessment, including diagnoses and identifying a potential course of treatment.  

• Assists client's treatment team, which may include psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers, and primary care providers in developing a program of treatment.  

• Participates in any county meetings and/or training as needed. 

• Works as a member of a treatment team.  

• Assists families with problems arising from client admission to the hospital, and in working out discharge and post-hospital care plans.  

• Monitors and arranges disbursement of client funds as part of the BHCS Sub-payee program.  

• Utilizes resources of community agencies and provides linkages to care.  

• Maintains complete, timely, and detailed client records comprised of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.  

• Adheres to productivity requirements and submits required reports in a timely manner.  

• Cooperates with other departments, ACBHS entities, and staff of other agencies to deliver effective care, treatment, and services as needed.  

• Participates in community activities with health and welfare.  

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• May be assigned cross departmental responsibilities. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.  

• Basic computer skills (i.e. familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to navigate the internet. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 

 

Education and Experience: 

• Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Professional Clinical Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy accredited school/program.  

• Registered as an ASW/AMFT/APCC or possession of a State of California License as an LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PsyD. 

**Unlicensed applicants must present a verifiable registration number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science of their eligibility as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Assoicate Professional Clinical Counselor. - Supervision towards licensure can be provided**  

• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern psychosocial assessment, psychotherapy, and DSM-5.  

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of mental health education and prevention within the community.  

• Familiarity with the Harm Reduction model of substance use disorder. 

• Familiarity with Alameda County Behavioral Health Services documentation and billing.  

• Experience with EHR systems; OCHIN EPIC experience is a huge plus. 

 

Mental and Physical Requirements:  

• The pace of Work: High stress, very rapid, and demanding 

• Concentration: Constant 

• Standing and Walking Time Required: At least 20% of the time 

• Sitting and typing: 60% - 70% 

• Environmental and Health Hazards: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic environment. 

• The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard and talk or hear. 

• The employee must occasionally bend, lift and move up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• May be required to work in an environment with high noise levels and unpredictable temperature and ventilation.  

 

The above information on this position has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees designated for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or physical requirements. 

 

About Our Benefits: 

At Baywell Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day. Our benefits are designed to support both you and your family with a range of options that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. 

Baywell Health covers 100% of the employee portion for medical, dental, and vision plans, and we also provide full coverage for dependent dental and vision care. For health benefits, we cover a significant portion of dependent costs. 

 

Additional benefits include: 

• Annual education reimbursement 

• Employee-funded contribution 403b plan, along with an employer-sponsored money-purchase 401a plan 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays 

Qualifications

Salary : $32 - $41