Licensed Master Social Worker I:

Qualifications:

License and current registration in New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing social work services to residents who exhibit serious or complicated mental, social, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, conditions and disabilities.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team; attend treatment team meetings to present clinical information; serve as a resource to other team members regarding social adjustment, and discharge service needs.
• Prepare reports, progress notes; maintain case records.
• Develop psychosocial assessments; provide individual and group therapy as well as crisis intervention.
• Assess individual and family needs, strengths and limitations.

Licensed Master Social Worker II:

Qualifications:

License and current registration in New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with *one-year post licensure work experience as a social worker or licensed and registered Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with New York State

*Qualifying experience involves such activities as screening, assessing and diagnosing individuals’ and families’ psychosocial needs strengths and limitations; participating in the development of treatment and discharge plans; counseling and educating individuals, groups and families to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping accessing needed services; providing client and patient advocacy and crisis intervention; and developing, coordinating and evaluating services and support systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the duties stated above Licensed Master Social Worker II’s have additional responsibilities such as serving in a supervisory capacity.

Benefits:

The Central New York Psychiatric Center offers a comprehensive benefit program, which includes the following:

• Retirement package including defined-benefit pension and deferred-compensation plans
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employee contribution rates
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
• Competitive salaries

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Please submit your resume to the Human Resource Office via e-mail cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov ;fax 315 765 3369 or mail to

9005 Old River Road, Marcy, New York 13403.

For additional information you may call 315 765 3375.

Posted 10/15/2021

The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and referrals for adults, and/or families with psychiatric illness, substance abuse, and medical illness. Casework or therapy may take place in the hospital, offices, or community setting, as appropriate. This position provides a range of psychological and psychosocial treatment, including individual, couple, family and group treatments and clinical case management services. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary team at the service site, and specifically with the team leader to define and provide the services needed by clients. You must demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively in team setting, with an ability to listen to others, participate actively, and take appropriate responsibilities. This position will also collaborate with other caregivers and community agencies, as necessary, to provide systemically informed, community based treatment. Such collaboration may require participation in caregiver conferences, Patient at Risk meetings, and other meetings as needed.

Education/Training:
Master's degree, Social Work

Licensure:
Current MA licensure as LICSW, or LCSW with eligibility for licensure of LICSW within 2 years.

Certifications:
Same as above. When required, must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff for practice in relevant clinical practice areas.

Previous Experience:
Incumbents must have completed at least one successful internship in a medical setting required.

Prior experience in a medical setting required.

Two years post master's degree, in medical, clinical or human service setting with relevant populations preferred.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/8OPVnwczbN5bSoX2tLbNg

PI150228323

Posted 10/15/2021

$7,243 - $8,732 / Month

(6% differential for professional license)

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.”

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Probation Department are accepting applications for the position of Mental Health Practitioner/Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (MHP/LMHP) - Bilingual Assignment (Spanish/English). This individual will be assigned to the PORTAL program (Programs of Responsive Treatment and Linkages) and reports to the PORTAL Mental Health Supervisor. The assigned MHP/LMHP provides a variety of services such as family therapy, case management, crisis management, individual therapy, and assessment to youth on probation, detained youth at Marin County Juvenile Hall, and probation and non-probation youth at certain school settings. This position could also entail delivering community-based therapy services to primarily Spanish speaking families, assesses youth referred by the Juvenile Services Deputy Probation Officer, and constructs psycho-social assessments and treatment plans utilizing the DSM-V. In addition, the MHP/LMHP maintains ongoing, timely documentation, coordinates and communicates with a multi-disciplinary team, and participates in clinical supervision with the Mental Health Supervisor.

The Highly Qualified Candidate: The highly qualified candidate has knowledge of and experience with youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system as well as experience working with high risk populations, such as LGBTQ youth and/or youth living in communities impacted by high rates of violence, crime, poverty, substance abuse, and mental health issues. The highly qualified candidate will also:

• Possess extensive knowledge and experience with clinical family therapy practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to conduct thorough mental status exams (inclusive lethality and risk assessments), and psycho-social assessments.
• Know how to develop treatment and/or safety plans.
• Have experience in case coordination with a multi-disciplinary team and astuteness with legal and ethical issues.
• Exhibit sensitivity to diversity and possess experience working with youth and families of color, particularly Latinx families with multiple stressors and challenges, including language barriers, trauma history, undocumented immigration status, acculturation challenges, limited employment opportunities, and limited resources.
• Have a strong foundation in current theory and evidenced-based approaches in serving youth and families with serious emotional disturbance, significant trauma history and substance use issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Any combination of education that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to either possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field, or possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field, or completion of three years of graduate education, including completion of the doctoral-qualifying comprehensive examinations and a university-approved clinical internship equal to two full-time academic quarters (900 hours).

Experience:

Mental Health Practitioner: Any combination of experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to one year of clinical mental health experience under qualified supervision in a mental health setting appropriate to the assignment, as described below.

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner: Any combination of experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to two years of clinical mental health experience under qualified supervision in a mental health setting appropriate to the assignment, as described below.

Both classifications require demonstrated oral and written proficiency in English and a designated second language.

As a Juvenile Justice Assignment, qualifying experience must have involved diagnostic assessment and the provision of therapy for children and their families. Six months of the experience must have been providing clinical services to children who are either incarcerated or have significant juvenile justice involvement.

License:

Mental Health Practitioner: Must be eligible and sit for professional licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Registered Nurse within timelines consistent with the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment.

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner: Must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Registered Nurse in the State of California. Qualified non-California residents must obtain a California license within timelines consistent with the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment.

Bilingual Certification: This position requires demonstrated oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the successful candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements of the position.

Filing Deadline: This recruitment will close on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 4:00 PM PST. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County application and supplemental application form. Apply online here or at: www.marincounty.org/jobs. For any questions, please contact the Marin County HR Dept at jobs@marincounty.org or call (415) 473-2126. EEO/TTY

Posted 10/15/2021

Overview

 

Princeton University's Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources and Education office (SHARE) is seeking a part time clinician.

SHARE's https://share.princeton.edu/ purpose is to lead and support campus efforts to address interpersonal violence and abuse. The Office provides emergency response, intervention, and care to student survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. We also work closely with a network of campus and community partners to foster a University environment that is intolerant of abuse, responsive to needs of survivors, and holds perpetrators accountable for their actions. We aim to contribute to a campus culture in which interpersonal violence has no place and our distinctive community of learning is free to flourish.

The SHARE clinician, provides direct trauma-informed clinical services and advocacy to our undergraduate and graduate student populations, including crisis intervention, short-term individual and group psychotherapeutic treatment, and campus and community referrals. The SHARE term clinician also serves as a representative of the SHARE office, providing presentations and other forms of outreach to the campus community to promote SHARE as a resource and educate about interpersonal violence and abuse broadly, including: risks and protective factors of perpetration and victimization, impact of trauma, linkages to oppression, etc.

Responsibilities

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical (80%)

• Delivers developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed and trauma-sensitive services to survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse, including: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking, as well as unhealthy relationships more broadly.
• Provides short-term counseling and advocacy to scheduled and walk-in clients.
• Provides psychoeducational and/or therapeutic support groups for students directly and indirectly affected by interpersonal violence.
• Provides suicide risk screening as clinically indicated and makes appropriate referrals to crisis response resources.
• Serves as a confidential advocate for victims/survivors as a member of the SHARE staff on-call crisis response team, covering evening and weekend hours on a rotating schedule
• Provides effective consultations to University affiliated individuals seeking general knowledge about interpersonal violence and abuse (e.g., warning signs, lethality indicators) and available resources
• Maintains electronic health records in a timely and effective manner
• Engages in Quality Improvement and Peer Review processes to ensure the provision of high-quality services

Outreach (20%)

• Collaborates with SHARE leadership, SHARE staff, and other campus offices (e.g., Title IX) to develop outreach presentations and supplementary materials.
• Delivers presentations to campus community stakeholders to clarify and promote the services provided by the SHARE office and educate about interpersonal violence and abuse, with a special attention given to the graduate student population, international students, and academic departments.

Qualifications

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or doctorate in social work, psychology, or related clinical field from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses terminal license in the state of NJ or license-eligible in NJ.
• Experience in higher education counseling or violence prevention and intervention office setting.
• Three to five years of professional experience providing trauma counseling for survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse (preferably in a college setting).
• Possesses knowledge about the risk and protective factors that contribute to interpersonal violence.
• Utilizes an intersectional lens when supporting survivors, acknowledging cultural and systemic barriers to access and the intersectionality between identity-based oppressions and interpersonal violence.
• Proven ability to support survivors in a manner that respects a diversity of experiences across a range of ethnic/racial identities, religious affiliation and practices, socioeconomic statuses, and sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Operates with a high degree of professionalism and objectivity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (including student, faculty and administrative constituencies), and to build and maintain effective, trusting relationships over time.
• Has advanced written and verbal communication skills and experience with small and large group facilitation.
• Demonstrates competence in managing after-hours, on-call responsibilities, assessing for psychiatric hospitalization, and making appropriate referrals to crisis response resources.
• Demonstrates competence in using an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, and using best practices in time-limited psychotherapy.
• Demonstrates a talent for collaboration, team-building, and working within a team-based model.
• Is well-organized, composed under pressure, and able to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Able to balance strong commitment to social justice with a capacity to navigate complex organizational systems.
• Is detail-oriented and solution-focused, capable of delivering work products aligned with the guiding principles of SHARE, UHS, and Princeton University.
  
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of New Jersey and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
• Specialty or expertise in providing culturally-relevant clinical or community-based services to one or more marginalized populations.
• Prior training as a county-based confidential sexual assault and domestic violence victims advocate in New Jersey.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodology.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/5Dpz25Ik72LVcgjesgqPE

PI149676763

Posted 10/13/2021

A manager in social work within the Department of Psychiatry is a vital member of the service. The diversity of the population served in addition to the treatment modalities utilized requires interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration. The manager in social work works autonomously and provides administrative as well as clinical supervision to staff and trainees (social work as well as members of other disciplines). She/he provides evaluation and treatment to patients who can derive maximum benefit from inpatient care across the spectrum of programs offered within the department. She/he may provide programmatic administrative leadership, such as leading a team, and may serve on the inpatient and/or emergency services management or leadership team of one or more service sites.

The Social Work Manager coordinates social work and caseworker staffing, including coverage for time off and vacancies. Provides orientation and supervision for all social workers and caseworkers within the services, and completes comprehensive performance reviews for all staff.

The Social Work Manager is expected to provide coverage within the service as needed.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Work
Current MA licensure as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
Must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff Office for practice in relevant clinical practice areas.
Minimum of five years experience post-Masters degree preferably working in an inpatient psychiatry setting.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/DoNaYDHAOqOAU2OLTNZdQ

PI149451231

Posted 10/13/2021

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES

through community

At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.

HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER II

Natividad is offering up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Natividad is seeking to fill permanent full-time and temporary Hospital Psychiatric Social Worker II positions. The Hospital Psychiatric Social Worker II is the advanced level position for the Psychiatric Social Worker series. Candidates appointed to the Hospital Psychiatric Social Worker II level are expected to perform high quality psychiatric assessments, diagnosis and clinical interventions to mental health patients. The incumbent will work in the Emergency Services Department with Mental Health patients.

Qualifications: As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to:

• Pursuant to the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5751.2 (a) possess Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

• In accordance with HIPAA, incumbent must have applied for or have a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Experience/Education/Training:

• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE).

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of current philosophy, principles and evidence-based practices for services to consumers with serious mental illness or severe emotional disturbance; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychiatric diagnostic methods and terminology; personality and human development from infancy through adulthood; Public Mental Health Policy and Welfare and Institutions Codes that provide guidelines for human and health services systems in the County; and community resources available to consumers for linkage.

For more information or to request application materials, contact Natividad, Human Resources Department, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 783-2700, or apply at http://www.natividad.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatividadInspiringHealthyLives/ EOE/M/F/H/V

Posted 10/13/2021

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a dynamic candidate who will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of forensic clinicians. The Juvenile Court Social Worker - Clinical Social Worker (C) provides a broad array of services to the Juvenile Court, including psychosocial evaluations of children, adolescents and families.

The selected candidate also provides emergency evaluations, consultations, liaison, oral testimony as needed and some limited treatment and psycho-educational services. These services are provided to diverse youth and families with behavioral health concerns who come before the Juvenile Court on Delinquency, CRA’s, Care and Protection and emergency mental health and substance use matters. This position has less client contact hours than most clinical positions and includes extensive assessment report writing, record review and collateral contacts as major duties.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides court-ordered, thorough, expert psychosocial evaluations and consultations of children, adolescents and families, including detailed forensic reports, informal consultative follow-up, and (as needed) oral testimony.
• Consults with judges, attorneys and probation officers.
• Provides supervision of staff and trainees.
• Provides coverage to a primary court location and to other courthouses (BJCC and non-BJCC locations) as needed and requested by DMH Forensic Services. 
• Maintains liaison relationships with various public and private agencies, organizations and officials for optimal integration of BJCC activities with system partners and to ensure access to needed dispositional placements.
• Provides in-service presentations to clinical staff in subject areas of interest and applicable to clinical work. 
• Participates in collaborative meetings, work-groups, joint initiatives/projects as requested by the BJCC Director and DMH.
• Maintains a working knowledge of developments, trends, policies, and procedures in the mental health and substance use treatment systems, both public and private, to persons involved in the juvenile justice system through training offered by BJCC and Forensic Services of DMH, through reading materials, and through regular and required continuing education as necessary to maintain a current license.

Required Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of child and adolescent development and family systems.
• Considerable knowledge of clinical interviewing, conducting mental status exams, clinical formulation and diagnosis.
• Ability to write well-organized and concise psychosocial evaluation reports that are readable by non-mental health professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Certified Juvenile Court Clinician I, or eligible to be credentialed as a Certified Juvenile Court Clinician I per 104 CMR 33.00 within 2 years.
• Commitment towards diversity, social justice and equity, including a culturally sensitive and humble approach to clinical work.
• Ability to perform at a highly skilled level in crisis intervention and work under considerable time pressure on multiple tasks.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Total Compensation:

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:

• 75% state paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Incentive-based Wellness Programs
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

Qualifications - External

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a clinical social worker after earning a Master's degree in social work.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

- A Doctorate in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or human services may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

- One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master's or higher degree in social work is required.

LICENSES:

- Licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work is required.

- Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please follow this link to apply online:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2100083G

Avayama Jusu

Human Resources

Department of Mental Health

25 Staniford Street

Boston, MA 02114

3rd Floor, Room 3107

617-626-8019-phone

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Posted 10/9/2021

$9,161-$11,454 / Month

The Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a qualified Human Services Manager I for Children and Family Services (CFS). The Human Services Manager I plans, directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates comprehensive social or community service programs for a multi-disciplinary human services program area that has county-wide impact; evaluates goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to programs; provides leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; provides highly complex staff support to senior-level management; and exercises direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants, and contract service provider systems.

The Human Services Manager I provides critical leadership and oversight to CFS program operations, staff supervision and community engagement. The current vacancy is in the Central Region and this Human Services Manager I position oversees operations of all clerical and supportive services units, as well as provides lead management of child abuse and neglect prevention-based services. This position plays a critical role in the development of related policy and procedure. Additionally, this position serves as liaison to the Business Systems Group (BSG) and serves as lead manager over Information Technology related projects and initiatives, including but not limited to, new system/application releases, data reporting, internal and community facing webpage development, and/or other IT project implementation. This position provides critical back-up coverage to clinical and residential programs within Children & Family Services, which includes mandatory on-call coverage after hours and on weekends.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate diverse groups of people; superb written and oral communication skills; strength in analyzing data to resolve problems and/or improve deficiencies; skills in community engagement; ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce; demonstrated record of being able to work in a cooperative manner with other agencies, both public and non-profit, and establish strong community partnerships.

A Master's in Social Work (MSW) or related field is preferred for this position, with targeted experience in the public child welfare arena.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, sociology, criminology, rehabilitation or a related discipline.
• Experience: Two years of experience in a public, health, social services or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience.

FINAL FILING DATE: October 18, 2021

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/3244350/human-services-manager-i-open-and-promotional

Applications are only accepted online. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. EOE

Posted 10/5/2021

The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens and Manhattan with an interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves more than 2400 clients every year. CFR was originally founded in 2002 to dramatically change the trajectory of indigent parents being prosecuted by the City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and our goal is to reduce the harm of family separation and prevent or minimize the time any child spends in foster care. CFR provides interdisciplinary family defense to parents charged by ACS with a model that was unique at our founding and that is now being replicated nationally: we assign every client an attorney and a social work staff member, and teams have the support of parent advocates, who are parents with direct personal experience losing children to foster care and safely reunifying their families. CFR was the first agency in the country to integrate parents with lived experience into legal teams. In 2015, CFR expanded its practice to provide legal and social work services to parents in immigration, civil legal services and criminal defense matters.

CFR’s Juvenile Justice Practice provides holistic, interdisciplinary defense to youth being prosecuted in family court in Delinquency proceedings and in Adolescent Offender removal cases that originate in Youth Parts in Supreme Court. CFR’s Community Advocacy Project represents parents during a child protective investigation (prior to court involvement) and assists parents in clearing their names from state maltreatment records. We annually train over 500 practitioners in the city, state and around the country on strategies to promote family preservation and interdisciplinary representation and we provide community based “Know Your Rights” presentations to parents, youth and service providers. We advocate at the city, state and national level for policies that promote parent engagement and justice for youth and families.

CFR has an immediate opening for a Family Advocate in our Manhattan and Queens offices. Due to COVID-19 we are currently working remotely and initial training and direct client work will continue virtually until we have more information from New York City about plans for reopening court and ACS.

Family Advocates are members of the social work staff whose primary responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively with attorneys representing parents in Child Protective (Article 10) and Termination of Parental Rights proceedings in Family Court. Teams are comprised of attorneys, social work staff, paralegals and parent advocates (parents who have successfully reunified with their children). Objectives of the teams include shortening lengths of stay for children in foster care, promoting quality visiting arrangements and ensuring that families receive services that are well-tailored to expediting safe and lasting reunification.
• Providing direct social work support and advocacy to clients
• Conducting intake and client interviews, assess clients’ needs and goals, and ensure clients are engaged in appropriate and meaningful service plans
• Maintaining contact with service providers, and advocating for clients at ACS and foster care agency conferences.
• Advocating for clients at ACS and foster care agency conferences
• Participating in team meetings as well as administrative meetings within CFR

Family Advocates receive supervision from Social Work Supervisors and are expected to keep case data and client legal notes, and files up to date. Family Advocates joining CFR can expect intensive, interdisciplinary training on CFR’s Cornerstone Advocacy model, child welfare, family court, client interviewing and other critical skills. CFR is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development in all these areas in a variety of training forums for all staff.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with some prior experience with the NYC child welfare, education, housing or public benefits’ systems or other social justice experience.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong undergraduate academic record, strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to supporting families, and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor. 
• Fluency in Spanish or other foreign language is highly desirable.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send or email a cover letter and resume (including phone and email contacts) to hr@cfrny.org with “Family Advocate Applicant” in the subject line. Please indicate your preference for a position in Manhattan or Queens. No phone inquiries please. Please note we are not able to respond directly to each applicant to acknowledge receipt of materials.

CFR is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply; CFR is an EOE.

Posted 10/1/2021

The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens and Manhattan with an interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves more than 2400 clients every year. CFR was originally founded in 2002 to dramatically change the trajectory of indigent parents being prosecuted by the City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and our goal is to reduce the harm of family separation and prevent or minimize the time any child spends in foster care. CFR provides interdisciplinary family defense to parents charged by ACS with a model that was unique at our founding and that is now being replicated nationally: we assign every client an attorney and a social work staff member, and teams have the support of parent advocates, who are parents with direct personal experience losing children to foster care and safely reunifying their families. CFR was the first agency in the country to integrate parents with lived experience into legal teams. In 2015, CFR expanded its practice to provide legal and social work services to parents in immigration, civil legal services and criminal defense matters.

CFR’s Juvenile Justice Practice provides holistic, interdisciplinary defense to youth being prosecuted in family court in Delinquency proceedings and in Adolescent Offender removal cases that originate in Youth Parts in Supreme Court. CFR’s Community Advocacy Project represents parents during a child protective investigation (prior to court involvement) and assists parents in clearing their names from state maltreatment records. We annually train over 500 practitioners in the city, state and around the country on strategies to promote family preservation and interdisciplinary representation and we provide community based “Know Your Rights” presentations to parents, youth and service providers. We advocate at the city, state and national level for policies that promote parent engagement and justice for youth and families.

CFR has an immediate opening for a Social Worker in our Manhattan and Queens offices. Due to COVID-19 we are currently working remotely and initial training and direct client work will continue virtually until we have more information from New York City about plans for reopening court and ACS.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively with attorneys, parent advocates and paralegals to represent parents in Child Protective (Article 10) and Termination of Parental Rights proceedings in Family Court
• Providing social work support and advocacy to clients
• Conducting intake and client interviews, assess clients’ needs and goals, and ensure clients are engaged in appropriate and meaningful service plans
• Referring clients for necessary services
• Maintaining contact with service providers to obtain letters for court
• Advocating for clients at ACS and foster care agency conferences
• Participating in team meetings as well as administrative meetings within CFR
• Keeping up to date client legal notes and entering data in CFR’s database

Social Workers at CFR can expect intensive, interdisciplinary training on CFR's Cornerstone Advocacy model, child welfare, family court, client interviewing and other critical skills. Professional development opportunities for Social Workers may include building skills to eventually supervise MSW interns, conduct trainings and participate in CFR's policy initiatives. Objectives of the teams include shortening lengths of stay for children in foster care, promoting quality visiting arrangements and ensuring families receive services that are well-tailored to expediting safe and lasting reunification.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have an LMSW or have an MSW degree and be eligible and willing to become licensed within three months of hire.
• Prior experience working in or with the NYC child welfare system or family court is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages and experience with public benefits, education, housing or immigration is all desirable.
• Individuals who apply should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to interdisciplinary representation of parents and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits package.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send or email a cover letter and resume to HR at hr@cfrny.org with “Social Work Applicant” in the subject line. Please indicate your preference for a position in Manhattan or Queens. Please note we are not able to respond directly to each applicant to acknowledge receipt of materials.

CFR is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply; CFR is an EOE.

Posted 10/1/2021

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Position Description:

The Department of Psychiatry at Penn Medicine seeks LCSW-level clinicians to serve as psychotherapists and provide evidence-based mental health treatment in a new multidisciplinary behavioral health clinic.

The treatment model is a team-centered approach that will consist of psychotherapists, a nurse practitioner, and a psychiatrist to provide time effective treatment for both our West Philadelphia community and our employees of the Health System and the University. Psychotherapists will implement time-focused (12-16 sessions), evidence-based, and goal-oriented therapy for adults in an outpatient setting. Psychotherapy will be overseen by a licensed clinical psychologist and opportunities will be provided to learn new evidence-based treatment approaches.

Psychiatry

Provide evidence-based, time-efficient psychotherapy services for general adult patients in an outpatient setting. This position will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will involve case consultation regarding individual patients. Document per regulatory/UPHS standards and attend all appropriate staff meetings.

Requirements:

Licensure or certification as a counselor, psychologist, social worker, registered nurse or registered nurse practitioner in the state where employed.

Graduate degree in any of the following: social work, nursing, counseling or psychology; five (5) years of experience providing crisis and/or utilization management services.

LCSW a must.

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Apply online at:

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/external/gateway/viewFromLink.html?jobPostId=125255&localeCode=en-us

Live Your Life's Work

EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Posted 10/1/2021

Job Type

Emergency Relief

Salary

$ 77350.58 - $ 90996.30 Per Year

Department

City Manager's Office

Location

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Community Responder Lead – Neighborhood Resource position will reside in the City Manager’s Office and report directly to the Community Responders Supervisor. This position serves on a team of citywide community responders and works primarily in partnership with the Kirkland Police Department Neighborhood Resources Unit.

Community Responders use evidence-based practice that promotes well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Community Responders incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines using advocacy, compassion and de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to support those with unmet needs in a culturally responsive manner. They work as a team, and collaborate with other local, regional, state and federal programs to identify gaps in existing resources for community members. The primary focus of work is crisis intervention, resource referral, and follow-up; this work is conducted in community settings such as health care organizations, businesses, homes, public spaces and at social service agencies.

Work is characterized by lead-level responsibilities in planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating assigned staff. The position maintains a high level of responsibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work with a diverse team, community members, and elected officials. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, documenting, maintaining, and implementing policies and procedures; training staff; providing work direction to employees; identifying gaps in service delivery; and performing administrative duties as assigned. In addition to the Community Responder Lead responsibilities, the incumbent also maintains a full Community Responder workload.

The position serves on a City-wide team of community responders and works primarily in partnership with the Kirkland Police Department’s neighborhood resource unit. This unit embraces community policing, an approach to policing that brings police and community members together to prevent crime and solve neighborhood problems. Within the Neighborhood Resource unit, the Community Responder Lead will support overall program objectives, including but not limited to:

• Serve as the liaison to the Court and Corrections departments, with a special emphasis on collaborating with the Community Court
• Serve as City of Kirkland expert point of contact for RCW 74.34: Abuse of Vulnerable Adults:
• Follow-up with Department personnel who encounter and refer vulnerable adults in need of assistance with personal care, psychological and physical safety, legal, mental and/or physical health
• Work closely with Law Enforcement, Adult Protective Services, Court Services, Guardians, fiduciary/payee and other financial agencies to advocate for the rights of vulnerable adults Participate in the development of the Neighborhood Resource program’s performance metrics, tracking, and referrals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Community Responder Supervisor (“Supervisor”) with coordinating shifts, and with recruitment and retention efforts
• Serve as Acting Supervisor when Supervisor delegates authority
• Assist the Supervisor in the development and improvement of non-emergency services for special needs populations (such as unsheltered individuals and families, individuals living with a disability, older adults, or historically underserved populations)
• Coordinate training in areas of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and any other identified knowledge gap for community member stakeholders, businesses, schools, employees, residents, and community members
• Assess need, develop, track and/or deliver training, or coordinate external training opportunities for community members
• Respond to 911 and non-emergency calls for service in the community, both within a team or independently: Conduct ongoing biopsychosocial assessments of community members
• Provide appropriate referrals and resources to community members (e.g., caregiver respite programs, paratransit applications, DSHS applications, SSDI, Veteran’s Benefits)
• Follow-up with community members periodically to ensure a warm hand-off to the appropriate resource(s) or services
• Thoroughly document all encounters in accordance with policy and professional standards
• Periodically re-evaluate efficacy of the resource(s) or services, and determine need for additional or alternate services
• Provide appropriate level of support to community members during particularly vulnerable transitional times, such as post-hospitalization discharge to home or to alternate levels of care

PERIPHERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote public health and wellness by coordinating and participating in community-wide events, health fairs, volunteer fairs, and activities
• Participate in the development of the Community Responder Program’s performance metrics, tracking, and referrals
• Provide or coordinate training for Fire, Police and City Staff on social services or program updates and advancements
• Represent the Community Responder Program on regional related work groups or committees when requested
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of behavior and motivation
• Community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services
• Local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare and Medicaid
• Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs

Skilled in:

• Professional writing and communication 

Ability to:

• Adjust quickly to changing priorities in physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions
• Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences; inspires and encourages fair treatment. 
• Commit to working with the team to analyze outcomes and challenges
• Work effectively as a member in formal and informal teams
• Understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with consumers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect
• Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:  Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; inspire and encourage fair treatment
• Dedicate to Continuous Quality Improvement: Commit to work with teams to improve the quality of life for community members
• Establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff and other community partners

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education:  Master's degree or further advanced degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university; and
• Experience:  Two years of direct experience working with persons with mental illness and/or experiencing an emotional crisis to include professional experience assessing physical, mental, social and economic needs of diverse populations (such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional during post graduate work)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST meet WAC 246-809-010(2) licensure requirements as “Independent social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy" in good standing at time of application
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to pass a national criminal background check and the City’s driving record standard check
• Willingness to serve as practicum/field work supervisor, and/or provide post-graduate supervision hours when needed
• Prefer American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare provider CPR/AED/first aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments and safety planning, or the ability to obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Crisis intervention experience is desirable
• Ability to gather and interpret court and law enforcement records is desirable
• Experience leading a debrief following a critical event is desirable
• Prefer two or more years of demonstrated experience working with housing and/or homeless issues
• Paid experience working with Limited English Proficiency individuals and communities is desirable

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine
• Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters
• Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves outreach to individuals who may be unsheltered, living on the streets, in shelters, or located in suburban campsites and homeless campsites
• The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm
• Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
• Work hours include various shifts to provide 24/7 coverage for community service calls and emergencies

SELECTION PROCESS:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and completed application to the following link:

https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=255&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20LEAD%20-%20NEIGHBORHOOD%20RESOURCE%20PROGRAM

A first review of applicants will occur on October 15, 2021.

Position 845

Benefits

This position includes a health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). and participation in the Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS). Other employment benefits include: , 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with up to 6% City matching contribution, voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)/VEBA with City contribution up to $2,400/year, voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare, City paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), City paid 2x annual salary life insurance, City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, ORCA Card, on-site work out facility, free employee parking, on-site bicycle storage, paid vacation (starts with 13 days), 12 days of paid sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays.

Agency

City of Kirkland

Website

www.kirklandwa.gov

Address

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

How to Apply

Applications accepted at:

https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=255&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20LEAD%20-%20NEIGHBORHOOD%20RESOURCE%20PROGRAM

Posted 9/23/2021

Job Type

Emergency Relief

Salary

$ 77959.56 - $ 101719.54 Per Year

Department

City Manager's Office

Location

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Responder Supervisor will reside in the City Manager’s Office and report directly to the Deputy City Manager of Operations. The Community Responder Supervisor oversees the management and operations of a team of citywide community responders with the support of the Community Responder Lead - Neighborhood Resource.

Community Responders use evidence-based practice that promotes well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Community Responders incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines using advocacy, compassion and de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to support those with unmet needs in a culturally responsive manner. They work as a team, and collaborate with other local, regional, state and federal programs to identify gaps in existing resources for community members. The primary focus of work is crisis intervention, resource referral, and follow-up; this work is conducted in community settings such as health care organizations, businesses, homes, public spaces and at social service agencies.

The Community Responder Supervisor oversees the Community Responder program and personnel. In this supervisory position, the supervisor will develop and oversee all aspects of the program. The supervisor retains all decision-making authority regarding personnel (staffing, recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations), analyzes, organizes, and reports data and program outcomes, collaborates with multiple departments and agencies across the city and region, and serves as the public face of the program (67%). The supervisor serves as the City’s main point of contact for any regional or state-based approach to crisis work. The supervisor also responds to calls in the community (33%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises assigned staff, contractors, volunteers and interns, who may work independently on rotating shift schedules in the field.
• Plans, organizes, develops and maintains the City’s Community Responder program, to include:
• Serving as the spokesperson between the program and internal stakeholders such as senior executive staff, county councilmembers and central staff, local municipal elected officials, and any other internal stakeholders.
• Representing the Community Responder program to external stakeholders on behalf of the City: presents data, outcomes, gathers community member ideas and feedback at public forums, city meetings, briefings, conferences and as requested by City officials.
• Coordinating all aspects of policy and planning to include drafting new policies and procedures for the program.
• Mining, analyzing and organizing data to support and inform strategic decision-making practices, and translates initiatives into meaningful metrics.
• Operationally creating and leading an external stakeholder group to assess needs of “individual high-utilizers of 911.”
• Tracking, maintaining and reporting data, outcomes, service-delivery improvements, training requirements and SOPs
• Responds to calls for service in the community, either independently or with a team (.33 FTE)

PERIPHERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of behavior and motivation
• Community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services
• Local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare and Medicaid
• Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs

Skilled in:

• Business letter writing, email communications, and report preparation.
• Professional writing and communication
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to develop reports for public presentation.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to make presentations to large and small groups.
• Excellent data analytic and management skills  

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including elected officials, non-profit partners, and multi-jurisdictional staff to implement programmatic solutions 
• Adjust quickly to changing priorities in physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions.
• Lead a team that is simultaneously working on multiple policy and planning projects
• Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences; inspires and encourages fair treatment. 
• Commit to working with the team to analyze outcomes and challenges.
• Work effectively as a member in formal and informal teams.
• Understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with consumers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
• Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:  Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; inspire and encourage fair treatment. 
• Dedicate to Continuous Quality Improvement: Commit to work with teams to improve the quality of life for community members.
• Establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff and other community partners.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education:  Master's degree or further advanced degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university; and
• Experience:  Two years of direct experience working with persons with mental illness and/or experiencing an emotional crisis to include professional experience assessing physical, mental, social and economic needs of diverse populations (such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional during post graduate work); and one year of program management experience, including proven track record of managing, analyzing and reporting large data sets.
• Or:  In lieu of the above requirements, candidates may substitute one year of program management experience with a doctorate degree in a relevant field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST meet WAC 246-809-010(2) licensure requirements as “Independent social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy" in good standing at time of application
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Ability to pass the City’s driving record standard check
• Must be able to pass a national criminal background check
• Crisis intervention experience is highly desirable
• Willingness to serve as practicum/field work supervisor, and/or provide post-graduate supervision hours when needed
• Ability to gather and interpret court and law enforcement records is desirable
• Experience leading a debrief following a critical event is highly desirable
• Prefer two or more years of demonstrated experience working with housing and/or homeless issues
• Paid experience working with Limited English Proficiency individuals and communities is desirable
• Prefer American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare provider CPR/AED/first aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments and safety planning, or the ability to obtain training within 90 days of hire

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine.
• Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters
• Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves outreach to individuals who may be unsheltered, living on the streets, in shelters, or located in suburban campsites and homeless campsites
• The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm
• Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
• Work hours include various shifts to provide 24/7 coverage for community service calls and emergencies

SELECTION PROCESS:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and completed application to the following link:

https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=254&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20SUPERVISOR

A first review of applicants will occur on October 15, 2021.

Position 844

Benefits

This position includes a health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). and participation in the Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS). Other employment benefits include: , 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with up to 6% City matching contribution, voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)/VEBA with City contribution up to $2,400/year, voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare, City paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), City paid 2x annual salary life insurance, City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, ORCA Card, on-site work out facility, free employee parking, on-site bicycle storage, paid vacation (starts with 13 days), 12 days of paid sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays.

Agency

City of Kirkland

Website

www.kirklandwa.gov

Address

123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

How to Apply

Applications accepted at: https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=254&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=COMMUNITY%20RESPONDER%20SUPERVISOR

Posted 9/23/2021

The West Virginia University School of Social Work invites applications for TWO tenure-track assistant professor nine-month positions starting in January or August, 2022. Qualifications include:

1. a doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field (late-stage ABD applicants will be considered; completion of the doctoral degree by hire date is expected); and,
2. a CSWE-accredited master’s degree in social work; two years post-MSW professional practice experience; a productive, fundable research program, and an ability to teach effectively at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels.

The WVU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and enrolls approximately 350 students at the BSW and MSW levels. The MSW Program offers a specialization in Advanced Integrated Practice. The School is also in the process of developing a PhD degree program in social work. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research and/or teaching, are engaged in the study of anti-racism, equity, and justice.

WVU is a R1 research land grant university located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 3.5 hours from the Washington/Baltimore area. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, excellent public schools, and a supportive University environment in which to develop a visible and productive career. The WVU Dual Career Program is available to assist candidates with suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.

To apply, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and submit a single PDF document containing (a) a letter of application outlining your interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (b) vita; and (c) contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 20 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. Megan Gandy, Search Committee Chair, School of Social Work, at megan.gandy@mail.wvu.edu.

WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Posted 9/15/2021

The Provost’s Office of Faculty Development & Diversity (OFDD), overseen by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, provides a wide range of resources, including training and support for individual faculty, department chairs, and deans, in the areas of faculty development and diversity. OFDD works with faculty, chairs, and search committees to improve recruitment and retention practices and to increase diversity in faculty hiring. The office provides guidance to the academic leadership and to individual faculty members on mentoring and the tenure and promotion processes. OFDD also offers professional development programming and grant opportunities for faculty and academic staff. OFDD programs are designed to address research/scholarship, teaching and interpersonal skills necessary for faculty and academics to be successful. OFDD also works to empower faculty to work across social, cultural, and power differences and to promote an inclusive campus climate where all members of our community feel they belong in their learning, research and scholarship, and work environment.

We are looking for an Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Diversity.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, the Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Diversity will collaborate with the units that make up the Academic Diversity Council (Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE), The Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP), Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI), and the Cornell Interactive Theatre Ensemble (CITE), and be primarily responsible for working with chairs and faculty to assess and enhance department climate, and to design and deliver concrete plans and programs to address areas of concern and enhance areas of strength in addition to co-facilitating ongoing programs offered by OFDD.

The incumbent will launch a program aimed enhancing department climate via the following:

• Collect and analyze data, including measures of inclusion, well-being, and faculty, staff and student satisfaction.
• Identify and connect department faculty, staff and students with support resources in educational and mental health opportunities as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of workshops to support faculty engagement with diverse colleagues, students, members of the staff, and with the broader community.
• Facilitate conversations around best practices and action plans to sustain or improve department climate.
• Facilitate conversations around department strategic plans to support faculty and students in creating a culture of belonging.

This position is located in Ithaca, New York and is an on-campus position although the successful candidate may be permitted to perform a portion of their work remotely.

You will need:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in curriculum development and program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with a variety of constituents across the university.
• Strong collaboration skills; Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with teams to accomplish goals.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).

• Familiarity and experience working with faculty and academic staff.
• Understanding of the role academic leadership (chairs, deans, associate deans).
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing research and literature in the areas of the impacts of social identities (such as gender, race, ethnicity, country of origin) and structure on individuals, social climate issues, and academic department cultures.
• Must be able to foster constructive dialogue with different groups across campus, build trust, establish ongoing communication structures, and work in collaboration with others;
• Must have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with sensitivity to cultural differences and to interact diplomatically with constituents across campus.
• High level of initiative and a flexible and collaborative nature is critical.
• Sophisticated judgment, decision making, reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills are imperative.
• Demonstrated commitment to working towards and knowledge about how to achieve cultural diversity, inclusion, and equity in academic departments and micro-environments within academic departments (e.g. research labs, studios, etc.).
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Proven independent judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills; attention to detail is important.

If you have any of the following, it’s a great bonus:

• PhD or EdD preferred.

https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Faculty-Development-and-Diversity_WDR-00027554-1

What we offer:

Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: Paid vacation and health/personal days, 12 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

An active and diverse community to work and thrive in! Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions of higher education, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Posted 9/10/21

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES

through community

At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.

SOCIAL WORKER V

Natividad is offering up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Natividad is seeking to fill one permanent full-time Social Worker V position within the Social Services/Utilization Management Department to perform casework of an advanced nature in the most difficult social services areas, requiring the application of highly developed social services expertise and techniques. The Medical Social Work Department at Natividad assists patients and their families who are experiencing difficulties due to a health problem.

Example of Duties:

• Develops psychosocial assessments utilizing all available data in accordance with department policy and procedure regarding psychosocial assessments and patient care plans
• Develops psychosocial intervention plans within 24 hours of referral
• Provides individual, family and group counseling services in accordance with department policy and procedures in regard to psychosocial assessments and scope of social services
• Collaborates and consults with patients' family, physician, nursing ancillary departments, discharge planners and community resources in planning a patient's discharge
• Provides a full range of clinic skills, including care plans, referrals, advocacy and support services and interdisciplinary and inter-agency collaboration
• Refers patients and hospital personnel to all available community service resources

Minimum qualifications include possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university AND at least one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker; OR possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited two-year counseling program AND at least one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker; OR possession of a Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education AND two years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of principles of individual and group behavior; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording social casework; methods of psychosocial individual counseling; available social and health services through federal, state and local agencies; principles of group facilitation; current issues and socioeconomic conditions and trends related to public assistance; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social services agencies; community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources; physical and mental health and the impact on age specific personality.

For more information or to request application materials, contact Natividad, Human Resources Department, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93906, (831) 783-2700,

 or apply at http://www.natividad.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatividadInspiringHealthyLives/ EOE/M/F/H/V

Posted 9/8/2021

The Child Mind Institute is recruiting a licensed mental health professional to join its School and Community Programs team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Clinicians provide evidence-based service delivery in high-need school and community settings in the San Francisco Bay Area, including prevention-focused mental health skill-building to K-12 students, therapeutic intervention for students who have experienced trauma, and educator professional training and caregiver workshops. To date, the School and Community Programs team has served over 53,000 students, educators, caregivers, and mental health providers across the United States with effective school-based treatment, social-emotional skill-building, and professional training. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a fast-growing and innovative program and will be able to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative team.

Reporting to the San Francisco Bay Area Team Lead for School and Community Programs, this is an exempt, full-time position based at our San Mateo office.

The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, and flexible work schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Provide observation and screening of children presenting with mental health issues in the school setting.
• Conduct evidence-based group therapy for students who have experienced traumatic events, focused on decreasing symptoms of posttraumatic stress and improving functioning and quality of life both at home and at school
• Consult with educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to reduce mental health symptoms and promote school success
• Facilitate class-wide social-emotional skill building workshops drawn from cognitive-behavioral techniques. 
• Provide teacher training workshops in partner schools around San Francisco, covering topics such as Educator Stress Reduction and Trauma-Informed School Support.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of School and Community Programs

Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.
• Current masters-level California licensure allowing for independent practice and delivery of mental health services.  There will be an opportunity to earn clinical hours under supervision if needed. 
• Exceptional clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disorders, in addition to demonstrated experience in engaging families and educators in treatment.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one evidence-based intervention for posttraumatic stress with an interest in learning additional interventions. 
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking to a variety of audiences, including educators, school administrators, and parents and caregivers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred
• Motivated self-starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines within a fast paced and changing environment.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines.
• Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude; ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities.
• Passion for the Child Mind Institute mission.

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

To apply for this position : Please send your resume to

bdineen@stonealliancegroup.com

Posted 9/8/2021

Use your passion for human services to help the courts in western Massachusetts address the needs of persons with substance use and mental health disorders. Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Forensic Social Worker (LICSW) in the Adult Court Clinic program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Adult Court Clinic program with the following:

• Providing court-ordered evaluations for involuntary civil commitment for substance abuse and/or psychiatric treatment.
• Performing aid in sentencing evaluations as ordered by the courts.
• Providing testimony to the courts as needed.
• Consulting with various stakeholders (judges, attorneys, probation officers, jail mental health staff, and community treatment providers) about the disposition of persons before the court with mental health and substance abuse issues.

The Adult Court Clinic staff are a group of licensed psychologists and social workers who provide mental health evaluation and consultation services to the District and Superior Courts in the four counties of Western Massachusetts.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

• Master’s in Social Work (required).
• Licensure as an LICSW in Massachusetts (required).
• At least one year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders (required).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Strong assessment, writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills (required).
• Comfortable working in criminal justice settings (required).
• Highly motivated and independent (required).
• Exceptional organizational and clinical skills (required).
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel for work (required).

To apply for this position visit: https://bhninc.jobs.net/jobs/j3n7v871bnw6p9m9g03

To view all BHN openings: www.bhnworks.org

Posted 9/3/2021

IWS Fellowships offer post-graduate students in counseling, social work, and psychology the opportunity for advanced clinical training with a fully compensated two academic-year (ten months/year) fellowship in college mental health. The fellowship is intended to promote workforce diversity by encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups and/or those with a demonstrated interest in diversity, social justice, and multiculturalism to pursue careers in college mental health. Through direct clinical psychotherapy experience, individual and group supervision, and didactic and experiential seminars, fellows gain experience learning to identify, formulate, and treat the emotional difficulties and disruptions to thriving unique to a college population. In addition to providing college-aged students with confidential mental health services, IWS embraces a holistic model of student well-being (heart, mind, body and spirit) and collaborates with departments across campus to support the whole student. Through groups, psychoeducational workshops and special events, fellows work with staff to explore creative and systemic opportunities for student support and practice integrating emerging evidence-based intervention methods. Together, the IWS team works to recognize, understand, and collaboratively meet the dynamic needs of Williams’ diverse student population.

Candidates must have completed all degree requirements and a clinical internship prior to the beginning of their appointment. Preferred candidates will have a strong demonstrated interest and commitment to cultivating diversity and mental health practice within a college setting.

Application review will begin on Sep 1, 2021. This fellowship pays $42,000 per year and comes with a range of excellent benefits. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.

Posted 9/1/2021

Williams College is now searching for a new Assistant Director of Integrative Wellbeing Services/Director of Clinical Operations (DCO). Integrative Wellbeing Services (IWS) at Williams College offers a full array of clinical assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, wellbeing promotion, outreach and professional training services to support the mental health and thriving of students across the College. Partnering with many student facing departments across campus, including Health Services, the Dean’s Office, Davis Multicultural Center, Accessibility Services, Chaplain’s Office and Campus Safety Services, IWS collaboratively responds to ongoing psychological and psychiatric needs, along with emergent issues impacting students and the College community.

With growing demand for mental health services experienced nationally and at Williams, we have created a new role for a full time Assistant Director IWS/Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) to join the IWS leadership team. As the Director of Clinical Operations, you will work collaboratively with the Director of IWS, Director of Community Wellbeing and Director of Education, Training and Assessment to oversee the broad scope of IWS services, outreach and training activities. You will be directly responsible for administering and supervising clinical services, providing direct clinical care, and serving as a consultative and collaborative resource for campus partners on emergent and ongoing clinical issues impacting student mental health. Combining administrative, clinical supervisory, and strategic leadership, this position requires extensive experience providing psychotherapeutic services to the 18-24 year old population; supervising interdisciplinary clinicians; and organizing and maintaining clinical systems to meet the demand of a diverse and busy clinical service. A dynamic and multifaceted role, the DCO will assure excellence in all clinical aspects of the work, clinician support, and accountability for the timely and expansive clinical services needed to meet the needs of a diverse student population and invested community of campus partners.

• Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Clinical Scheduling, Expectations & Document Review
  • Clinical Case Staffing & Protocols
  • Staff Development & Administrative Supervision
• Clinical Supervision Responsibilities:
  • General supervisory oversight for IWS clinicians
  • Consultation and back up of clinical decision-making
  • Clinical supervision of assigned fellows and staff pursuing licensure
• Clinical Treatment or Psychological Testing:
  • Provide 5 - 7 hours per week of clinical treatment, psychiatric care or psychological testing, consistent with discipline
• Clinical Consultation and Assessment:
  • Provide assessment and consultation as IWS representative in student At-Risk processes;
  • Consultation to Health Services, Dean’s Office, Davis Center, Chaplain’s Office, CSS, Faculty and other Campus Partners on clinical issues of concern regarding students or clinical resources access;
• Clinical Strategy:
  • Clinical model planning and revision to meet student demand, implement best practices
  • Planning for future clinical needs and diversification of services and approaches to meet the changing populations and needs

Qualifications:

• Current MA advanced clinical practice licensure or licensure within another state and license eligible within MA in one year (in psychology, social work, psychiatry or other mental health field)
• At least 7 years clinical practice experience with demonstrated supervisory experience (during or following that period) post - terminal education and practice licensure
• Administrative experience managing clinically related issues
• Experience with the 18-24 year old population
• Experience working with individuals from historically underrepresented groups and counseling experience on issues of diversity, intersectionality and identity development

Pay starts in the high $90,000’s, commensurate with experience and discipline. Job band 2-C. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Posted 8/13/2021

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team who provides and oversees the provision of behavioral health and psychosocial care for patients and families who receive their medical care in one of the BWH primary care practices. The social worker will engage collaboratively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to address psychosocial barriers to care, lead efforts around management of psychiatric disorders for the team’s patients, and coach patients and families with options and support for change, to maximize their overall physical/behavioral health. The Clinical Social worker conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment (therapy) as indicated. Identifies high‑risk psychosocial factors of patients/families that impacts their ability to make change and helps other providers/interdisciplinary team members understand the influence of those factors upon the course of their care. Provides clinical services to patients/families that address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural issues to maximize emotional, social and physical wellbeing and the effective use of health care and community resources. Collaborates with and provides clinical support to other programs to optimize patient wellbeing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

Psychosocial/Behavioral Health

• Provide collaborative assessment, triage, stabilization and brief interventions around acute psychosocial/behavioral health issues that impact patients/families functioning and overall health.
• Provide Short- and long-term therapy to patients who want to engage in ongoing clinical interventions to help promote change and improvement in patients overall rating of their mood and life circumstances.
• Participate in established billing practices while adhering to established guidelines.
• Provide recommendation and coordination of external and/or urgent psychiatric/social resources based on assessment and collaboration with patient/family. 
• Provides risk assessment and intervention in conjunction as part of the interdisciplinary team with emphasis on harm reduction, and when necessary emergency services, and coordination with appropriate resources.
• Provide a care management approach around psychosocial/behavioral health needs using an evidence-based collaborative care management approach.
• Providers behavioral health leadership in practice.
• Provide appropriate modality for patient self-reported improvement in their mood as evidenced by regular PHQ-9, GAD7 and other evidence-based tools.
• Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars and research projects.

Health Behavior

• Provide clinical assessment with patients around behavioral health symptoms that are impacting daily functioning.  
• Provide health behavior interventions that include, but not limited to, health action plans, utilizing change interventions; motivational techniques and problem solving that addresses obstacles to goals, and supports and increases patients and their family’s self-efficacy of health behaviors.

Care Coordination

• Provide follow-up and intervention with patient/family around psychosocial issues that impact a patient’s medical/functional recovery outcome.
• Provide psychosocial care with patients who are at psychiatric risk, in collaboration with psychiatry/team members/external resources, as indicated. 
• Continuous develop of external professional relationships and knowledge of resources to further support and assist the needs of patients and their families.
• Reach out to facilities where a patient was admitted for behavioral health care and be the primary contact and liaison for the PC practice/provider.
• Conduct Post Discharge calls to patient being released from a BH inpatient setting. 

Consultation and Education Role

• Collaborates with the different team disciplines around awareness, education, and recommendations to address psychosocial, mental health and motivational issues that impact the patient/family chronic disease, no show/cancellation of appointments, medication adherence, and provide direct clinical work as indicated.
• Provide education opportunities to the practice about clinical methods/techniques that further support health behavior changes in patients; motivation interviewing, problem-solving techniques, etc.
• Provide education and awareness of behavioral health/psychiatric conditions and issues that impact provision of care and health outcomes. 
• Provide consultation and education to practice staff and team partners (CC and iCMP) around psychosocial issues that arise in their role, and provide direct clinical counseling as indicated.
• Participate in the education of students and residents around their awareness, knowledge and understanding of psychosocial/behavioral health issues and their impact on health behaviors and outcomes.
• Develop groups to meet the needs of the practice and share/teach to social workers in other primary care clinics.
• The Social Worker will stay up to date and demonstrate Social Work Best Practices. 
• Demonstrates active, ongoing commitment to professional growth and development of self and creates an environment conducive to the professional growth of others.

Practice Process Improvement Efforts

• Co-Lead the implementation of collaborative, evidence-based models of care for psychosocial needs and mental health/behavioral health for the team; depression, anxiety, other as identified.
• Participate in process improvement groups.
• Other improvement efforts as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Leads the development and continuous improvement of practice level efforts related to:
  • Health inequities/disparities 
  • Health literacy
  • Abuse/Safety issues (Domestic violence, elder/child/disabled adult abuse and mandated reporting)
  • Delivery of services to hard to reach populations with the practice.

Organizational/Administrative

• Provides care in scheduled one-on-one visits and in real time with Warm Handoffs.
• Provides clinical documentation including psychosocial assessment, progress notes, and billing compliance (if appropriate) within 48 hours of the encounter.
• Will receive requests for services/input, triage and reply using face to face contact, Outlook, Epic in-basket within 48 hours.
• Provide coverage for other social workers in Primary Care when they are out of the office and to help coverage practice social work vacancies. Assist co-workers in their duties (within the limitations of training and scope of practice).
• Consult with Manager and/or Clinical Educator as needed. 
• Attends and participates in Staff Meetings and interdisciplinary meetings/rounds.
• All other duties as prescribed

Professional Conduct:

• Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and Department and Hospital clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies and procedures.

Supervisory:

• As level of clinical skill increase and time allows there are opportunities to mentor, precept, teach social workers and social work residents

Fiscal:

• Meets Department productivity and standards. Responsible for completing tasks for billable encounters that follow guidelines set by the insurance companies and JAHCO.

Hospital-Wide Responsibility:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the manager or other appropriate hospital staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Social Workers provide clinical care in the primary care setting or when appropriate off site via a Virtual Visit.
• The Social Worker in Primary Care works M-F 8:30-5 allowing for some flexibility.
• Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.

Licensure: Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required.

Experience: Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital or outpatient setting preferred.

Language:        Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

TO APPLY:

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO mboyd4@partners.org

Posted 8/12/2021