On Call Licensed Social Worker - Mental Health 169 - San Leandro [ONCAL029288]

Job Details Description Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.   POSITION SUMMARY  The Social Work Clinician III independently provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies. May act in the role of a clinical supervisor of unlicensed staff.     Shifts Available:   On-Call | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Saturday-Sunday Expected starting wage is $38.24. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.   QUALIFICATIONS  Required:   Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university   Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting                                                                                                    Licensure (LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC, QMHP, QMHA)  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   Must be CPR, First Aid, and ProAct or CPI 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. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.    Preferred:    Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting     Two (2) years of post-licensure experience in order to provide clinical supervision to license eligible staff     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders  Conducts psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, group and individual clinical service, case coordination, and documentation          Independently completes clinical assessments                                                                                                                                                             Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served                                                                                                                           Ensures provision of needed clinical services to assigned members served                                                                                                                      Coordinates ongoing treatment within the program and with outside agencies   Provides individual and group therapy   Documents all treatment provided in a thorough and consistent manner                                                                                                             Collaborates with other staff in the discharge planning process and makes linkages to community services for members served    Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and recovery planning meetings  Demonstrates knowledge of de-escalation techniques and crisis communication and management  Serves as a clinical consultant to recovery team members   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    Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.    SKILLS  Ability to complete social histories, risk assessments, mental health status exams, and plans of care   Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation therapists  Ability to form a therapeutic alliance with members served and families  Sufficient medical knowledge to assess the needs of members served   Skills in conducting group therapy  Ability to advocate for the members served in other health delivery systems                                                                                                                                                                                                         PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.    The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, squat, kneel, and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently reach, twist, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.      EOE AA M/F/V/Disability Anthony Antonucci

Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university ; Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting

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