Clinical Social Worker - Department of State Hospitals
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- Multiple Locations Available\
Salary :
6934.00 - $9773.00 per MonthJoin our team, where we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals within health and correctional facilities. We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to help maintain the safety and well-being of our patients while delivering high-quality clinical social work services.
Position Summary :As a Clinical Social Worker (Health / Correctional Facility) - Safety, you will conduct assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy. You will be responsible for coordinating discharge planning and acting as a resource for community support services. This role also involves ensuring the safety of the facility by inspecting for security breaches, observing behavior, and intervening when necessary to prevent injuries or escape attempts.
Key Responsibilities :Conduct assessments and collaborate on diagnosis and treatment plans.Provide individual and group therapy as outlined in the treatment plan.Perform suicide and crisis risk assessments and interventions.Participate in risk assessments and recommendations for alternate care placements or community release.Coordinate discharge planning and connect clients with appropriate community resources.Prepare detailed reports and provide court testimony as required.Engage in professional development through participation in meetings, committees, training, and research.Qualifications :License : Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Unlicensed individuals may be appointed but must secure licensure within the specified timeframe.Education : Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.Skills and Abilities :Strong understanding of clinical social work principles, especially related to mental, developmental, and physical disabilities.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and collaborate with community and family agencies.Strong communication, report writing, and analytical skills.Special Requirements :Must have the physical and emotional stamina to handle stressful situations.May be responsible for the control of patients or inmates and protection of property.Must pass a drug-screening test as part of the employment process.Application Process :To learn more and to apply, please visit : https : / / calcareers.ca.gov / CalHRPublic / Search / JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=clinical social worker&depid=190
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $6,934.00 - $9,773.00 per month
Benefits :
401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule :
8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWork Location : In person
Salary : $6,934 - $9,773
