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Social Worker I (MSW) - Casual - Healthy Steps
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$79,094 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Worker I (MSW) applies principles of Social Work and other mental health practices to provide patients and families with assessment interventions, support advocacy and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider. The SW I (MSW) practices as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of clinical intervention, supporting patients and families. The SW I (MSW) develops treatment plans and interventions to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team. Applies knowledge of culture, age and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions. Provides support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. Also provides emotional support to children and their families, coordinates care, and connects families to important financial and recovery resources. Unlicensed Social Workers may provide supervision to Social Work Student Interns at the discretion of the Supervisor and as allowed by the academic institution.SKILLS REQUIRED
- Outstanding written and verbal communicator
- Analytical skills
- Emotionally resilient
- The ability to interact with a diverse clientele
- Diligent and possess strong professional boundaries
- Proven time-management and organizational skills
- Critical thinker
- Ethical integrity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy or related field
- 1 year of experience and/or 1 year pediatric professional experience
- Registration with the State of California as an ASW, AMFT, or APPC. Must obtain registration number within 6 months of hire
- CA driver's license and proof of insurance, if applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices applied in clinical interventions
- Experience in assessments and treatment of children and adolescents
- Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection and bio-ethical issues
- Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting The current salary range for this position is $35.