Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling;
- Registered as an Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC); and
- At least 1 year of experience providing services to youth and their families.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Position Specific
- Functions as the lead case coordinator, providing comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality mental health services, including psychotherapeutic interventions, to eligible at-risk youth, and families. Provides services based on clinical need and in consultation with supervisor to assigned youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community-based settings.
- Coordinates and facilitates initial intake meeting with consumers meeting agency and County timelines and expectations.
- Responsible for the overall assessment, development, and implementation of Assessment Client Plans and Re-Assessment and Re-Authorization Client Plans.
- Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, group session, collateral, rehabilitation, In Home Based Services (IHBS) case management, Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and crisis intervention within required timelines.
- Ensures every family has an individualized safety plan that maximizes the use of natural supports and community-based resources.
- Coordinates care with any external providers (i.e. psychiatry services, etc).
- Attends all staff meetings, clinical supervision, and consultation meetings as scheduled.
- Provides services to youth involved in the Child Welfare Services, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health systems, meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope.
- Participates in the agency on-call rotation.
- Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned.
- Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan.
- Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes towards the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values and program outcomes.
- Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed.
- Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers.
- Coordinates with other services provided under the Medi-Cal model, acting in collaboration with other partners and ensuring documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass the agency, County Children's Mental Health, and Short-Doyle Medi-Cal standards.
Agency Specific
- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Models and communicates appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Works collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed.
- Utilizes and maintains calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers.
- Participates in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills.
- Performs other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned.
Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition, the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
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Starting Salary Range: $73,700 - $81,400 DOE
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
- Written and verbal communication: Advanced
- Work mobile, fast paced environment: Advanced
- Work Independently: Advanced
- Time management: Advanced
- Multi-tasker: Advanced
- Flexibility in schedule: Advanced
- Documentation: Advanced
- Ability to use laptop computer: Advanced
- Adhere to all confidentiality requirements: Advanced
Education
Required
Masters or better in Social Work or related field.
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