Mental Health LCSW

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The Community - Tehachapi, CA
Located outside of Southern California's congested highly populated areas and outside of the drier, hotter deserts and valleys surrounding, the higher elevation and mountain local epitomizes outdoor living at its best. People here, whether resident or visitor, relish their time spent outside enjoying the scenic beauty and all the recreational opportunities, extreme sports and wildlife the area has to offer. The community is anchored by the City of Tehachapi, comprised of over 13,000 residents and the epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture. A more unconventional attitude attracts people with fresh ideas and energy that manifest in the arts, culture, traditions, technology and commercial innovations, and strong community spirit.

Airport Information: Meadowsfield Airport
Your best bet getting into Tehachapi would be with the Meadowsfield Airport, which has its main support from American Airlines and United Airlines. For more information about the airport, check out their website here!
About the Facility - California Correctional Institution
The California Correctional Institution (CCI) is a supermax state prison in the city of Tehachapi in southern California. CCI is sometimes referred to as "Tehachapi Prison". As stated by the CDCR, its overall mission is to incarcerate and control felons, while providing the opportunity for meaningful work, training, and other programs. The prison provides programs for those inmates who are willing to work and participate fully in available programs.

Facility Address: 24900 Highway 202, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies.
Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation.
Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation, and consultations as needed.
Meets with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units. In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances.
Identifies the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in orders to comprehensively assess diagnose and manage the presenting symptoms.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses and prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice.
Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional health care personnel, and other divisions within the department.
Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records, and other available documents to assist in the formulation of the patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans.
Conducts mental health education and develops additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender patient-inmates/youths.
Assists patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services.
Facilitates patient-inmates/youths' transition between various settings within the institution.
Performs pre-release functions for releasing patient-inmates/youths, including patient education, while facilitating the transition to county mental health and community mental health treatment programs.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence as approved by the supervisor and only after receiving the patient-inmate/wards' signed release of information for that specific individual.
Gives input and helps to implement new programs for the treatment, training, or rehabilitation of patient-inmates/youths.
When conditions are suspected, adheres to mandated reporting requirements pertaining to staff members delivering mental health services, such as reported child abuse, elder abuse, danger to self or others; Licensed Clinical Social Worker - REQUIREMENTS
Must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited school of social work.
Internships do not count toward the required experience.
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