Social Worker - In Home Outreach Councelor

Description

Position Summary:

Counsels individuals, groups and/or family regarding psychological or emotional problems, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in various settings in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice, and conducts assessments and/or screens relevant to the population being served or program.

Pay Range: $28.06 - $40.09 per hour.

Requirements

Essential Duties:

* Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, and established agency policies.

* Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

* Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.

* Conducts assessments and screens as required.

* Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.

* Assists in maintaining client.

* Provides timely and accurate documentation as required by payment source.

* Transports clients to appointments and activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS required, prefer MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school. Proficiency in threshold language required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients.

(Some contracts may allow waiver of advanced degree, with a minimum BA/BA and two or more years of directly relevant experience.)

Additional Requirements:

SW1: Must be license-eligible or a registered intern and must have a minimum of one semester of relevant practicum, working with adolescents or families.

* Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

* Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, PRIDE, and as applicable to program.