Psychiatric Social Worker I - Trainee

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau is seeking enthusiastic candidates to work as part of a multidisciplinary care team serving children, youth, adults, and older adults as a Psychiatric Social Worker I - Trainee. The Behavioral Health Bureau is a progressive agency that serves children, youth, adults, and older adults with System of Care values of being community based, culturally relevant, client and family centered, using evidence-based practices to support clients in their wellness and recovery journey for mental illness and substance use disorder conditions. Key responsibilities include clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with consumers of all ages, providing individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community, county, and state agencies. Conduct psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions. Perform initial diagnostic evaluations noting behavioral symptoms that may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in adults and children and in interpersonal/family dysfunctions related to child and adult consumers. Determine and develop appropriate annual treatment plans for all consumers in the assigned caseload. Conduct individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions for consumers toward the goal of achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive life adjustments in the community and provide/coordinate case management services as appropriate. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psychoeducational modalities that meet the standards set by the Behavioral Health/State Quality Assurance Standard. Make consumer referrals and coordinate discharge plans. Assess progress of consumers on a selected basis and propose modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the consumers, youth or family. Prepare and maintain psychosocial assessments for use in diagnostic evaluations and consumer progress and desired outcomes. Provide community services to consumers who have underserved or unmet behavioral health needs. Collect, coordinate and evaluate additional medical and psychosocial data and collateral information for the purpose of providing clinical interventions. Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation. Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Provide consultation and psychoeducation services. Maintain clinical documentation to standard of care and in keeping with agency documentation standards. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Working Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and evidence-based practices for services to consumers with serious mental or emotional disturbance. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children. Psychiatric diagnostic methods and terminology. Personality and human development from infancy through adulthood. Skill and Ability to: Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns including victims of sexual and physical abuse. In conjunction with the consumer, develop realistic, attainable and measurable service plans and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of community functioning or emotional distress of consumers. Communicate effectively orally and in writing and be able to complete work using electronic format. Ensure time-sensitive documentation submitted within established guidelines. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable Qualifications Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish. Education Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work and registration with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency, travel out of County to attend meetings. Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. At time of hire, possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or a Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. The Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular positions for this classification. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Maira Jimenez, Human Resources Analyst, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr