Correctional Benefit Specialist – Psychiatry

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 114 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is contracted to provide Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR). BW will manage caseloads of incarcerated persons, assist with benefit applications, and coordinate care across prisons and community resources.

Incumbent will work full time, with varying start times, at multiple CDCR facilities, traveling as directed.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Must be eligible for clearance to visit and work inside the prisons and other CDCR facilities.
• Ability to perform intake evaluations.
• Assessment, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a diverse client group.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing large caseloads independently.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer information systems and solid computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrated accountability and excellent organizational skills to prioritize workload to promptly meet deadlines.
• Experience in professional case management and/or work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, to follow through with superior attention to detail and to complete tasks in a timely manner by a specific deadline.
• Ability to write concise, factual psychosocial notes, case summaries, coherent and timely reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Experience working with community mental health resources, other mental health/recovery professionals, correctional and parole officers on behalf of clients.
• Strong demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use professional judgment when reporting information to clients, other professionals, and family members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a good working relationship with a wide variety of people, using tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and flexibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.

Responsabilités

• Manage full caseloads of incarcerated individuals transitioning from CDCR facilities.
• Determine potential benefit eligibility for Medi-Cal, SSI, SSA and VA benefits.
• Act as liaison with institutional and parole staff for case coordination.
• Prepare and submit benefit applications for state and federal programs.
• Coordinate continuity of care upon release and linkage to community resources.

Connaissances

Intake evaluations

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

High caseload management

Computer literacy

Accountability

Case management

Concise documentation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Counseling principles

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related area

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is contracted to provide Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations (CDCR). BW will manage caseloads of incarcerated persons, assist with benefit applications, and coordinate care across prisons and community resources.

Incumbent will work full time, with varying start times, at multiple CDCR facilities, traveling as directed.