CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER- (ISUDT), Medical Social Worker, CMF at California Correctional Health C[...]

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, CF, the Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release; diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis; develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences, and documents and evaluates patients’ progress in treatment. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Science may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; an individual can be employed only to the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year. An extension of the waiver may be granted for one additional year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code. The time duration for unlicensed employment does not apply to active doctoral candidates in social work, social welfare, or social service, until the completion of such training. Unlicensed individuals who are recruited from outside the State of California and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of one year at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated; an extension of the waiver may be granted for an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances. Individuals granted an additional one year based on extenuating circumstances may be appointed for a maximum of two years at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment shall be terminated. Additionally, they must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment. Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Desirable Qualifications Possession of a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Compensation and Incentives Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend if they meet eligibility criteria, including remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000) if they meet the eligibility criteria. Classification and Salary This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is $8,425, $9,048. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website. Additional Information #1 PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Correctional Health Care Services