CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Position Details Job Code #: JC-515575 Position #(s): 455-000-9872-VAR Working Title: Clinical Social Worker (Safety) Classification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY Salary Range: $8,265.00 - $10,066.00 Salary Information: Range U (Unlicensed/ASW): $8,265.00 - $9,387.00; Range V (Licensed/LCSW): $8,876.00 - $10,066.00. Minimum salary includes authorized HAM rate. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: San Luis Obispo County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH - Atascadero Job Description And Duties This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization. The authorized HAM minimum rate for this classification is $8,265 (Range U - Unlicensed/ASW) and $8,876 (Range V - Licensed/LCSW). Conduct or co‑lead weekly treatment groups. Meet with and provide social work services for patients who have identified need, as defined by the Social Work Service. Develop and maintain contact with family of patients, as appropriate, and provide them with information when proper release forms have been signed by the patient allowing contact. Apply and demonstrate knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in managing the conduct of patients. Participate in all Interdisciplinary Treatment Team reviews of each patient on assigned caseload; provide input on progress in treatment; report on family, social and community resources; identify current and ongoing treatment needs, and make recommendations. Write clinical progress notes describing and evaluating the patients’ responses to treatment, as defined by the Social Work Service. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, State’s Conditional Release Program, Department of Corrections, Parole Agents, and/or representative from the dispositional setting to formulate an outpatient treatment contract/discharge plan and facilitate the patient discharge to the dispositional setting. Eligibility To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of State Hospitals