Clinical Social Worker/Therapist

The Clinical Social Worker provides direct services to clients and families.  These services may include: assessment of level of care needs, psychosocial evaluation, coordination with county social workers, placement staff and Child and Family Teams (CFTs), maintenance of case records including treatments plans and Medi-Cal documentation, and working as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 

Job Duties

• Facilitate intake process for each client, including completion of the admission appraisal, preliminary treatment plan, assessment, transition plan

• Develop case plan in conjunction with county social workers, family and/or community-based placement. 

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment to determine additional client needs.

• Complete 30 to 40 hours of progress notes to remain in compliance with treatment goals for each client.

• Obtain, develop and record information necessary to complete the intake documents, case plan and assessment. 

• Provide referrals and linkages for additional services as necessary.

• Coordinate and implement treatment and services for assigned clients.

• Work with CFT to determine course of action for follow-up services.  

• Conduct individual, family and group therapy, in a trauma-informed manner.

• Coordinate visitation needs for clients. 

• Attend and/or facilitate Child and Family Team meetings for youth. 

• Attend external planning meetings for clients, including IEP meetings.  

• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers.

• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.

• Assist children in working with a group and in handling individual problems

• Administration of treatment interventions and setting of limits for behavior

• Assistance with the provision of or access to core services and supports, daily activities and emotional and social supports as necessary.

• Remain in compliance with all agency training requirements, including the facility manager and Prudent-Parent Decision Making training.

• May be designated to apply the reasonable and prudent parent standard to decisions involving the participation of a child in age or developmentally appropriate activities after completion of the Prudent Parent Decision Making training. 

• Assist clients with medication self- administration following medication management training

• Any other duties that may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of children in the facility

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school as defined by the Department of Education in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology or social psychology.

• Completion of at least 3 semester units or 100 days of field practice or experience in a public or private social services agency at the Master’s degree level

• Completion of at least 9 semester units of coursework related to children and families, or 18 months experience working with children and families.

• Completion of at least 3 semester units in working with minority populations; six months of experience in working with minority populations; or six months of in-service training working with minority populations within the first year of employment as a condition of employment. 

• Completion of at least 3 semester units in child welfare, or two years’ experience in a public or private child welfare social services setting.

• At least 21 years of age

• Clear TB test, health screening, criminal background check, and any other mandatory State or Federal licensing and certification requirements. 

• Possess a valid driver license; Have access to a reliable and insured vehicle Have a clean DMV print out

• no more than one point if under 25 years of age

• no more than two points if over 25 years of age

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Must complete criminal record review and a Child Abuse Center Index check in accordance with applicable law.