Social Worker II is responsible for providing direct psychosocial interventions and related counseling to patients and their families, including crisis intervention. Provides group therapy to outpatient population/ Performs psychosocial assessments and interventions utilizing psychosocial/social work methods, based on patient’s assessed needs. The social worker provides community resources and referrals. Provides consultation as needed to physicians and other members of the treatment team regarding the continued needs of the patient. Is the key person to provide the facilitation, implementation and coordination of the patient’s discharge plans. Is knowledgeable about the legal aspects of the patient’s care. Enters social work services notes in the patient records. Participates in treatment planning. Reports to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health. This position may provide direct patient consultation services and group therapy to adult and geriatric populations.

Qualifications: BCLS. CPI/AB508 or other Assault Behavior Prevention Intervention class completion desirable but will train within 60 days of hire. Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, eligible for license with the state of California as Marriage Family and Child Counselor Intern or Clinical Social Worker Associate. One-year clinical social work experience in behavioral health preferred.

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September 26, 2015

Social Worker II, Outpatient Psych

Social Worker II is responsible for providing direct psychosocial interventions and related counseling to patients and their families, including crisis intervention. Provides group therapy to outpatient population/ Performs psychosocial assessments and interventions utilizing psychosocial/social work methods, based on patient’s assessed needs. The social worker provides community resources and referrals. Provides consultation as needed to physicians and other members of the treatment team regarding the continued needs of the patient. Is the key person to provide the facilitation, implementation and coordination of the patient’s discharge plans. Is knowledgeable about the legal aspects of the patient’s care. Enters social work services notes […]
September 26, 2015

Therapist – North County Academy

This is a temporary, part-time position. SUMMARY To provide a safe and favorable therapeutic climate for each student in the school. The therapist is responsible for providing students and their families with an array of therapeutic services, working in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team at the school. In addition to individual, group, and family therapy, they provide case management, ongoing collaboration with outside professionals, and discharge planning for the students/families on their caseload. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or […]
September 26, 2015

Clinician

SUMMARY Responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Depending upon specific program, assignment may perform any or all of the following: Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and/or direct or taped observation. Complies with Agency productivity standards and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the weekly expectation of client contact and budgeted hours. (refer to Productivity Policy) Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, […]
September 25, 2015

MAT Assessor (Temporary PT)

Description Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services is ready to hire a Temporary part time, MAT Assessor. The position will coordinate direct social work services to children and parents. Emphasis is placed on work utilizing wraparound principals, community referrals as well as psychotherapeutic approach. Reply subject: MAT Skills Requirements: Must be registered with the BBS and have acquired a minimum of 1000 hours towards licensure. MSW or MFT –registered with BBS, Licensed preferred Must have 3-5 years’ experience with treatment, assessment of child welfare cases and working with high risk population. Reply subject: MAT Notes Part time temporary position, […]
September 25, 2015

Therapist I

Scope of Position The Therapist I (Unlicensed Therapist) under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Supervisor, will provide direct clinical and case management services to children who currently display or have a history of depression, anxiety, psychosis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and/or delinquency. Essential Functions Provides crisis intervention and facilitates conflict resolution. Provides intensive, short- or long-term individual and /or group therapy. Performs intake assessments by phone and/or in-person, client evaluations, and provides diagnoses. Formulates a plan of treatment which promotes development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improve social interaction. Assesses and monitors condition of client […]
September 25, 2015

Intake Specialist

SUMMARY: This position will serve as the Lead on conducting intake assessments and providing on-site support for crisis intervention to children and teens with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. Qualified candidate will have superb assessment and diagnostic skills, and be able to provide services in English and Spanish. This position in based in the office and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced community mental health environment. DUTIES Performs intake assessments by phone and/or in-person, client evaluations and provides diagnoses; formulates a plan of treatment which promotes development and maintenance of individual goals designed […]