On-Site Jail-Based LCSW - Mental Health Impact

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

CE allowance

Education reimbursement

On-site EAP

Retirement plans

Loan repayment

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide evaluations, counseling, and case management within the Adult Correctional Mental Health program in Sacramento. You will monitor medication side effects under a psychiatrist's direction and implement 5150 procedures as needed.

The role includes crisis intervention, pre-release planning, and maintaining an active caseload with thorough documentation and referrals. Requires LCSW in California and related experience.

Qualifications

• License and certification as required for the position should be uploaded for full consideration.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.
• Clinical work experience in social services or healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work evaluations and counseling.
• Monitor medication side effects under the direction of a Psychiatrist.
• Case management, crisis intervention, and W & I 5150 implementation.
• Maintain an ongoing caseload with documentation and referrals.

Skills

LCSW licensure

Clinical assessment

Interview techniques

Suicide assessment

Crisis intervention

Cultural competence

Tarasoff/confidentiality knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

California LCSW license

Job description

UC Davis Health seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide evaluations, counseling, and case management within the Adult Correctional Mental Health program in Sacramento. You will monitor medication side effects under a psychiatrist's direction and implement 5150 procedures as needed.

The role includes crisis intervention, pre-release planning, and maintaining an active caseload with thorough documentation and referrals. Requires LCSW in California and related experience.