Social Worker

Description

Position Summary:

Provides full case management and counsels individuals, groups and/or family regarding psychological or emotional problems, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in various settings in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice, and conducts assessments and/or screens relevant to the population being served or program.

Essential Duties

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
• Provides support, training, to the Resource Family, working in collaboration with various members of the treatment team
• Conduct Pre-Service and on-going trainings to Resource Families as indicated.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Conducts assessments and screens as required.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
• Assists in maintaining client in all domains of functioning
• Provides timely and accurate documentation as required by contractual requirement.
• Transports clients to appointments and activities as required
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school. Proficiency in threshold language required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients. (Some contracts may allow waiver of advanced degree, with a minimum BA/BA and two or more years of directly relevant experience.)

Additional Requirements

SW1: Must be license-eligible or a registered intern and must have a minimum of one semester of relevant practicum, working with adolescents or families.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance
• Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, PRIDE, and as applicable to program.