Clinician-Unlicensed - Mental Health 105

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

Shifts: Short-Hour | Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm | Days: Sunday - Monday

Expected starting wage is $34.62. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Social Worker provides general casework services to assigned clients and their families. This involves coordinating and collaborating with other services and agencies such as the Conservator's Office, Public Defender's Office, Child Protective Services, Probation Department and County Mental Health Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of direct service experience with mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required. A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a valid California Driver's License are also required. Necessary skills include the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, a thorough understanding of client rights, an understanding of the conservatorship process and knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology. Criminal justice clearance and education verification are required.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Attends and participates in primary therapy, community meetings, family therapy, and groups.
• Assumes overall responsibility for discharge planning, including:

1. Assessing the clients readiness for discharge in coordination with the Treatment Team.
2. Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned.
3. Coordinating with the Business Office to assure that resident benefits and finance are in order, as assigned.
4. Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources.

• Assures that clients know and understand their legal status and rights. Tracks legal status on all assigned clients.
• Provides consultation to clients and their families regarding issues arising from the clients' admission, discharge and/or aftercare plan.
• Provide direct treatment for assigned clients and families.

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements resident treatment plans.
• Actively facilitates and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to prevent and safely manage aggressive behavior.
• Provides leadership in facilitating the team process.
• Provides education/training to other team members as necessary.

ASSESSMENT

• Observes, records and reports resident social and psychiatric behavior.
• Completes the Psychosocial Assessment for assigned clients. This includes obtaining necessary data regarding the clients social and psychological history.

JUDGEMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Role models excellent professional practice.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Social Services/Clinical Director/Program Director

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability