Psychiatric Social Worker

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts individual, conjoint or family therapy with assigned patients.
2. Assists in the formulation and implementation of coordination and service plans.
3. Participates in the review process to ensure that all clients accomplish full participation in program.
4. Assures continuity of care.
5. Responsible for discharge planning.
6. Participates in-service training for team.
7. Relieves other primary therapist in the Agency as needed.
8. Practices confidentiality in client related matters.
9. Cooperates with fund raising activities for the Agency.
10. Must have the ability to work with multi cultured and ethnic populations; and
11. Practices loyalty and commitment to the philosophy, goal and objectives of the Agency.
12. Maintains records and prepare reports or necessary referrals to assist in the treatment of clients.
13. Serve as liaison to other departments to facilitate communication and referral of clients.
14. Monitors patients satisfaction with services on a quarterly basis.
15. Refers to other agencies when appropriate.

Caseload:

• Working with Children ages 0-17 years old in Outpatient setting
• Conducting Doing 1:1 therapy and holding group sessions

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in SW, MFT, or Psychology
• BBS Registered
• Bilingual Spanish - Not required

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm or 9:00am - 5:30pm for all programs in clinic

Pay Range: $30-$36.85hr DOE

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.