Psychiatry Benefit Worker: Transitional Care

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a TCMP Benefit Worker to support incarcerated individuals nearing release by managing full caseloads and facilitating benefit applications (Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, VA). You will assess eligibility based on medical/mental disability, finances, and age, and liaise with CDCR and parole staff.

The role requires travel to various CDCR facilities across California, strong documentation, confidentiality, and coordination with community resources to ensure

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.
• Ability to write concise, factual psychosocial notes, case summaries, coherent and timely reports.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in benefit applications for Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, or VA benefits.
• Determine eligibility based on medical/mental disability, financial, and/or age.
• Collaborate with institutional and parole staff for cases needing additional case management.

Skills

Intake evaluations

Case management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences seeks a TCMP Benefit Worker to support incarcerated individuals nearing release by managing full caseloads and facilitating benefit applications (Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, VA). You will assess eligibility based on medical/mental disability, finances, and age, and liaise with CDCR and parole staff.

The role requires travel to various CDCR facilities across California, strong documentation, confidentiality, and coordination with community resources to ensure