Psychiatric Social Worker Jobs

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker - Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services, the Psychiatric Social Worker provides individual and group therapy to patients who are having problems of social and personal adjustment, including psychiatric impairment and alcohol or drug addiction. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work Possession of a State California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Child Counselor or compliance with this requirement within four (4) years after appointment. Knowledge of principles and practices of modern psychiatric casework, psychological assessment, personality theory, DSM-IV, psychotherapy and casework. Please send resume to: West Oakland Health Council, 700 Adeline Street Oakland, CA 94607 Attn: Human Resources Register to View email to: Register to View

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Modesto, CA Description: We are here to make a differenceWhen you are contributing to a cause you believe in, it’s easy to build on the cumulative energy and dedication of those around you. This camaraderie is one of the things that drives my work at Kaiser Permanente. Working together, my colleagues and I share the same mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We know that each goal we reach brings us one step closer to the next—and to each other. If you believe success is richer when shared, this is the place to put your beliefs into practice. We invite you to consider this position in Modesto, California. In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention to members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders. You will collaborate with the treating physician, psychiatric, and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.   Qualifications include:·         A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university ·         A current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed·         A National Provider Identifier (NPI) or the ability to obtain one prior to employment start date·         At least two years post licensure experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic, or agency ·         Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy·         Previous experience working in a medical setting with an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care preferred·         Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as it relates to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality·         The ability to respond to physicians’ consultation requests by providing on-site assessment preferred·         The ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment   If you would like to hear the Kaiser Permanente story as told by our employees, watch the videos on our Careers Home Page, kp.org/jobs/video     We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Register to View or visit jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number MO.0900275 in Database K. Principals only. EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.  jobs.kp.org

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker or Marriage Family Therapist Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Sacramento, CA Description: This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Psychiatry SCHEDULE: Full-time, Regular; 40hrs/week; Day Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM EDUCATION: Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university. LICENSE: Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California . Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years post licensure experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency. Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Expertise in Eating Disorders strongly preferred. DUTIES: Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention of members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program. Position dedicated primarily for Child/Family Services & Secondary Triage Services. Though other duties in department as assigned. Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, and referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Consults with medical, nursing and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups. Charts members treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, including adherence to prescribed medication regimens within the scope of practice. Prepares reports, intakes, treatment plans, case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Interprets psychiatric treatment to members family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment. Refers members family to community support services and resources. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members. Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patents for psychotropic medications. May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns. Provides case management, including the development of relationships with community resources and services in order to make appropriate referrals. Develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine program. Provides psycho-educational classes and groups. This position may be required to work on-call hours at the discretion of management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Job Title: Psych Social Worker PD-MV Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Moreno Valley, CA Description: Qualifications: MSW or Master's degree in a related Behavioral Health Care field required. Valid and current CA LCSW or LMFT license required. Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required. National Provider Identifier (NPI) required. Note: Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanente's purchase of Valley Health System's Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: BLS and MAB certification. Computer knowledge of MS Word. Duties: Competencies: ·Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members ·Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem ·Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member and clinical staff ·Provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction ·Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies ·Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts ·Is knowledgeable of KP and community resources ·Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license ·Maintains license Conduct initial interview with Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints ·Determines urgency of member's need ·Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality ·Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children ·Renders appropriate and immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services ·Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letter; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information ·Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, sociocultural determinants and community resources ·Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals ·Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages ·Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family & child therapy ·Complies with organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures ·Participates in QM & CQI activities Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer. Notes: This is a Per Diem position, days and hours varies according to department needs.

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker II- MH Adult Inpatient (Per Diem) Company: Sutter Healthcare Location: Burlingame, CA Description: Mills-Peninsula Health Services, a not-for-profit organization with 2,400 employees, operates two main community health facilities with a total of 403 inpatient beds. Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame is an acute-care hospital. Mills Health Center in downtown San Mateo houses our outpatient services, including our new Cancer Center, as well as Inpatient Rehabilitation and the Wellness Center. Only 15 minutes from San Francisco, we are located on the beautiful San Francisco Peninsula, at the heart of the Bay Area.Professional clinical social worker, team leader if the multidisciplinary team with full responsibility for all tasks. Coordinate patient treatment, function as a resource person in a specialized area of treatment, manage intake into the program and supervise unlicensed staff and students.

Job Title: Psych Social Worker Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: San Bernardino, CA Description: Qualifications: Master's degree in a Social Work or Behavioral Health Care field required. Valid and current CA LCSW or LMFT license required. Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required. National Provider Identifier (NPI) required. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Treatment of adults, children, and families individually and in group. Strong Cognitive Behavioral skills. Works well in a team environment with physicians, therapists, nurses and clerical staff. Computer skills. Duties: Competencies: ·Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members ·Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem ·Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member and clinical staff ·Provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction ·Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies ·Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts ·Is knowledgeable of KP and community resources ·Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license ·Maintains license Conduct initial interview with Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints ·Determines urgency of member's need ·Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality ·Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children ·Renders appropriate and immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services ·Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letter; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information ·Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, sociocultural determinants and community resources ·Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals ·Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages ·Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family & child therapy ·Complies with organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures ·Participates in QM & CQI activities Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. EEO: Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employee. Notes: May be required to cover ER after hours and on weekends. Four (4) hours after 5:00 pm per week.

Job Title: MFT or Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Sacramento, CA Description: This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Psychiatry SCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm EDUCATION: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California . Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. POSITION SUMMARY: Interviews, assesses and evaluates patients and families who present themselves for psychiatric dysfunction; provides professional counseling and treatment with the goal of maximizing personal/familial functioning. **NOTE: Either Licensed Clinical Social Worker( LCSW) or Marriage Family Therapist ( MFT) will be considered.** QUALIFICATIONS: Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years post licensure experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency. Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Fluency in Spanish desired. REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A DUTIES: Interviews patients and family members to assess nature and extent of psychiatric problem. Develops, implements and evaluates treatment approaches for patients and affected family members. This may include individual, marital, family, group and intensive therapeutic modalities. Maintains confidential individual case summaries. Confers and consults with staff physicians regarding patients progress and treatment; confers with attending physicians regarding hospitalized patients and recommends treatment plans. Provides appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources. Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation. This position may be required to work on-call hours at the discretion of management. OTHER DUTIES: Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention of members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual member’s treatment program. Position dedicated primarily for adult crisis and triage Services. Other duties in department as assigned. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Job Title: Senior Psychiatric Social Worker Company: County of Monterey Health Department Location: Salinas, CA Description: County of Monterey Health Department A Drug-Free Work Place Senior Psychiatric Social Worker $4,606 - $6,291 monthly The Behavioral Health Division's Crisis Intervention Team is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist to provide for the critical and essential psychiatric services needed in the emergency room at Natividad Medical Center (NMC). This position is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, rapid decision making, independent judgment, evaluation and assessment of clients in psychiatric crisis, and the coordination with the psychiatrist to determine the level of patient care ranging from acute hospitalization to out-patient services. Apply by December 16, 2009 www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel EOE

Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker - Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Telecare Corporation?s mission is to deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for people with serious mental illness. Founded in 1965 with our corporate office based in Alameda, California, our organization specializes in providing a full spectrum of services including inpatient and community-based care, case management, assertive community treatment, residential, crisis and administrative services. We partner with various public sectors and behavioral health organizations with over 65 programs across the country and more than 2,000 employees. When you work at Telecare Corporation, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery. As the newest member of the Telecare family, Telecare Pierce County Evaluation and Treatment Center will be a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit. An interdisciplinary team will provide progressive recovery?based services to adults who have mental illness. The Social Worker provides general casework services to assigned clients and their families using Psychiatric Rehabilitation concepts and Recovery Philosophy. This involves coordinating and collaborating with other services and agencies such as the Public Defender's Office, Child Protective Services, Probation Department and County Mental Health Services. To be a success, you must have One (1) year of direct service experience with mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required. A Masters Degree in Social Work and a valid Driver's License are required. A license by the State as a Clinical Social Worker is desirable. Necessary skills include the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, a thorough understanding of client rights, a strong understanding of the conservatorship process and knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology. Applicant may be finger printed and must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section. Must have completed first aid and CPR training or obtain certification within four (4) weeks of hire. Applicant may be finger printed, and receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History, We offer a competitive benefits and incentive package which includes health insurance, 401(k), employee stock plan, educational assistance and more. Telecare has been voted as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in the Greater Bay Area, an award given by the San Francisco Business Times, The Silicon Valley Business Journal and the East Bay Business Times. *To learn about our organization, visit www.telecarecorp.com *For information about our career opportunities and to submit your resume, visit www.telecarecorp.com/careers Job Code 20090264 EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker Company: Griffin Hospital Location: Derby, CT Description: Overview:Griffin Hospital is aPlanetree affiliate and a 160-bed acute care community hospital in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley with an exciting opportunity for a part time (20-hour) Psychiatric Social Worker in our Emergency Department Day to day: Provide comprehensive psychiatric/mental health servicesin the Emergency Dept Utilize advanced clinical practice, principles, and theory Attend and document resident counsel meetings Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws Griffin Hospital has celebrated being named one of Fortune Magazines 100 Best Companies to work for in America for 9 consecutive years. The Griffin Difference: Thorough orientation to welcome you to the Griffin Family Wellness programs with free daily massages, use of fitness center, and Planetree Arts & Entertainment program Planetree Retreat Voluntary lectures to support employee morale encouraging positive behaviors Success rewards that include bonus opportunities and Employee Recognition programs RJG-2007