Social Worker - In Home Outreach Counselor (IHOC)

Crittenton Services for Children and Families; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crittenton Services for Children and Families is seeking a counselor to work with individuals, groups, and families, developing and implementing therapeutic plans in line with Title 22 and agency policies.

The role requires MA/MSW/MS/PsyD/PhD in a related field, and proficiency in the threshold language for mono-lingual clients. Applicants should demonstrate crisis intervention skills and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school.
• Proficiency in threshold language required for mono-lingual clients.

Responsibilities

• Counsels individuals, groups and families regarding psychological or emotional problems.
• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.
• Conducts assessments and screenings relevant to the served population.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to the treatment team.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation as required.
• Transports clients to appointments and activities as required.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Threshold language proficiency

Education

MSW / MA / MS / PsyD / PhD in related field

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Counsels individuals, groups and/or family regarding psychological or emotional problems, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in various settings in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards of practice, and conducts assessments and/or screens relevant to the population being served or program.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $40.09 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, and established agency policies.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Conducts assessments and screens as required.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Assists in maintaining client.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation as required by payment source.
• Transports clients to appointments and activities as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

MA, MS, MSW, PsyD or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school. Proficiency in threshold language required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients.

Additional Qualifications:

• SW1: Must be license-eligible or a registered intern and must have a minimum of one semester of relevant practicum, working with adolescents or families.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, PRIDE, and as applicable to program.