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. Responsibilities As a member of a psychiatric team, this position will assist and participate in interviewing clients and families, compile social case histories, participate in diagnostic and evaluative staff conferences, prepare reports, interpret and explain factors pertaining to mental illness, provide case management services, and work collaboratively with a variety of community, county and state agencies. Conducts psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions. Performs initial diagnostic evaluations noting behavioral symptoms, which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in adults and children and in interpersonal/family dysfunctions related to child and adult consumers. Determines and develops appropriate annual treatment plans for all consumers in the assigned caseload. Conducts 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 provides/coordinates case management services as appropriate. Participates 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. Makes consumer referrals and coordinates discharge plans. Assesses progress of consumers on a selected basis and proposes modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the consumers, youth or family. Prepares and maintains psychosocial assessments for use in diagnostic evaluations and consumer progress and desired outcomes. Provides community services to consumers who have underserved or unmet behavioral health needs. Collects, coordinates and evaluates additional medical and psychosocial data and collateral information for the purpose of providing clinical interventions. Analyzes 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. Conducts 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. Works as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Provides consultation and psychoeducation services. Maintains clinical documentation to standard of care and in keeping with agency documentation standards. Candidates appointed to the Psychiatric Social Worker I – Trainee level may be promoted to the Psychiatric Social Worker I level upon meeting the employment standards for the higher job class, which includes receiving an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) number, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) number, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) number issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, within six months of hire. 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 is 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. Possession of a Master’s Degree that qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. 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, and travel out of County to attend meetings. Successfully complete a background check, including fingerprinting. At time of hire: Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work. Or possession of a Master’s Degree which qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices prevail over this summary listing. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. 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