Psychiatric Social Worker (ACSW/ AMFT/ APCC)

Medix is looking to hire a Psychiatric Social Worker to join a non-profit organization in an FSP (Field-based) care setting in Los Angeles, CA 90006.

*CLINICAL SUPERVISION PROVIDED

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical social work services under the direction of the medical staff as a primary therapist's function with each patient.
• Complete social service assessment of new clients within 48 hours of admission.
• Work with a caseload of 20-25 patients, ages 18-64 with moderate to severe mental health illnesses.
• Meet patients in the community (at their home, in transitional housing or similar).
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team of Case Managers and Psychiatrists.
• Bring to the attention of the medical/nursing staff any observations which may warrant general medical, neurological and/or surgical services.
• Record progress notes in the patient's medical record every other day for each inpatient. A summary note shall be written upon completion of the treatment program.
• All documentation of services shall be completed within seventy-two (72) hours after discharge.

Requirements / Experience:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology or similar
• BBS-registration (ACSW/ APCC/ AMFT)
• Spanish bilingual (highly preferred but not required)

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm (30 minute lunch)

Pay range:

$30-34/hr BOE

For California Applicants:

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.