Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Adult Programs – Van Nuys, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Salary Range
$64,480.00 – $66,480.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Hybrid
Job Shift
1st Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
Provide direct and indirect services involving intensive case-management services including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention. Must know DSMV diagnostic system.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct and indirect client services to a diverse population.
Participate in assertive assessment and evaluation of homeless mentally ill individuals. Determine individual’s strengths, needs and resources. Assess client’s level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans.
Responsible for administering crisis and day-to-day functions. Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines.
Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individuals service plan.
Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.
Provide crisis intervention – intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services. Assess for 5150 determinations.
Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
The ideal candidate must have a Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work AND a current Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or (AMFT) registration through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years’ experience in a behavioral health care; experience with homeless chronic mentally ill. Knowledge of DSMIV required. Chemical dependency experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred
Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by Center’s insurance company.
We offer:
- Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
- A team-oriented work environment
- Training opportunities
- Excellent compensation and benefits
- $2K sign On Bonus
- Paid time Off – 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
- Feel proud of being bilingual $2K for bilingual bonus
- Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
- Career Development
- Professional licensure assistance within two years
- You will contribute in a wide community for mental health providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.