Social Worker MS - Mental Health 107

$68,034 - $84,025/Yr

Telecare - Paramount, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Paramount, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Social Worker MS - Mental Health position at Telecare Corporation involves providing clinical and casework services to individuals with severe mental illness, particularly in a Gero-Psychiatric center serving adults aged 55 and older. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the role focuses on person-centered recovery planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of necessary clinical services. The position emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and casework services to members served and their natural supports.
• Implement direct care in accordance with established policies and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to design and evaluate Recovery Plans.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with members served under clinical supervision.
• Coordinate ongoing treatment within the program and with outside agencies.
• Provide individual and group therapy, documenting all treatment thoroughly.
• Participate in discharge planning and link members to community services.
• Actively engage in multidisciplinary team meetings and recovery planning meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of de-escalation techniques and crisis management.
• Assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school and working towards licensure.
• One year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Criminal justice clearance and education verification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified by employment date or within 60 days.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with the population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $68,033.91 - $84,024.91 per year.
• Full-time employment with a Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.