PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Title: Psychiatric Social Worker II (Emergency) Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Social Worker II vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Psychiatric Social Worker II. Responsibilities Interviews individuals and or families to obtain a family, social work, medical, and mental health treatment history. Makes an assessment of the patient’s functioning in their environmental setting. Establishes a treatment plan designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem. The treatment plan may include individual, group, family or conjoint therapy, and/or referral to another treatment source such as a psychologist, vocational or rehabilitation counselor, psychiatrist for medication or another agency. Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others. Determines the duration of the therapy, the priorities of the problems to be addressed, the therapy methods, and the need for changes in the treatment goals at successive intervals during the treatment process. Interviews persons seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis and utilizes crisis intervention techniques to prevent hospitalization and aid the person in dealing with the emotional crisis. Assists clients, families, and significant others in understanding the mental health problem and their reactions to the problems, accepting the need for treatment, working toward the solution of the problem and stresses interfering with treatment or social functioning, modifying unrealistic attitudes and strengthening patients and families and significant others toward gaining their acceptance of and participation in treatment recommendations. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Valid and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. All required licenses or certifications must be active and unrestricted. Applicants must attach a legible copy of the required license or certificate to their application at the time of filing or provide the title(s) of the certificate(s)/license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency/office. A valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical class II – light: light lifting up to 10 pounds, occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and considerable ambulation. Assessment Process Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Additional Information Applicants will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles