Psychiatric Social Worker II County-Wide

Santa Clara County; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker II to provide vital counseling and treatment services across various settings. This role involves intensive case management, collaboration with medical staff, and participation in group therapy, focusing on enhancing mental health for diverse populations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in psychiatric social work principles and community behavioral health interventions. This position offers a competitive salary, potential sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Training for Disaster Service Workers

Qualifications

• Must maintain licensure as LCSW or LPCC in California.
• Ability to travel and possess a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform intensive case management and treatment with patients and families.
• Participate in evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with staff and community agencies.

Skills

Psychiatric social work principles

Psychotherapy

Community behavioral health interventions

Effective communication

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Job description

Psychiatric Social Worker II County-Wide

Pay $97,094.40 - $117,470.08 / year

Location: San Jose, California

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 4063602. Under general supervision, provide counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in various settings.

This Psychiatric Social Worker II posting is to create a list for upcoming vacancies. Applicants interested in future opportunities should reapply monthly. The list remains active for one month, during which referred candidates may be considered for vacancies. The supplemental questions are crucial for filtering candidates. Positions may be in Ambulatory Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH), Custody Health Services, or Custody Behavioral Health Services. Please select preferred locations in the supplemental questions.

In PCBH, PSW IIs collaborate with medical staff to provide brief, solution-focused care for mild to moderate mental health needs, including crisis intervention. In Custody Health Services, services include medical, mental health, dental care for incarcerated individuals, and psychiatric inpatient care at the Main Jail. Juvenile Custody Health offers medical, mental health, and dental services for justice-involved youth. Candidates must pass a background check to work in secure facilities. Credentialing may be required prior to appointment.

Consider starting a CAQH application upon applying. Hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Responsibilities

• Perform intensive case management, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment with patients and families.
• Participate in evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• May participate in group therapy.
• Prepare social histories focusing on psycho-social factors.
• Coordinate with staff and community agencies.
• Participate in psychotherapy teams.
• Explain social and emotional factors to clients, relatives, and groups; conduct educational sessions.
• Evaluate new treatment techniques.
• Refer patients to community resources.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. Some positions require provider credentialing. Ability to travel and possess a valid California driver’s license. All employees are Disaster Service Workers and must complete training and be available for emergency deployment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Psychiatric social work principles and psychotherapy.
• Community behavioral health and substance use interventions.
• Community resources and social aspects of behavioral health.
• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact.
• Effective communication and computer skills.