Mental Health Social Worker - Residential 24-00361 - Exciting Challenge

Position
Mental Health Social Worker/Residential

Description
Our client is a non-profit entity and an experienced provider that operates a state licensed residential facility for up to 136 adults with mental disabilities, ages 18-59. The program offers a structured residence and Outpatient Clinic with intensive mental health supportive services to prepare and empower clients to develop independent skills and improve current levels of functioning to successfully re-integrate back into community living. The facility employs a dynamic team of approximately 45 multidisciplinary staff (e.g., Paraprofessionals, Master's level/licensed therapists, Case Aides, Medication Technicians, etc.) seven days per week to monitor care, provide case management services, mental health services including classes in independent living skills and socialization, individual and group therapy sessions, assistance with vocational and education plans, and medication support services.

Essential Duties:

• Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
• Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Clinical treatment of both acute and chronic mentally ill population.
• Crisis intervention experience.
• Experience with family therapy.
• Treatment and discharge planning.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with preparation of written client evaluations.
• Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred

Education

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related area from an accredited university
• Valid CA BBS registration

Compensation
$28.85/hr - $30.31/hr (non bi-lingual)
$29.85/hr - $30.31/hr (bi-lingual spanish)
+ Monthly Incentive Award

Additional Information

• Full-Time, Direct Placement, Non-Exempt, Union

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