Psychiatric Social Worker I

The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is looking for a Psychiatric Social Worker I (PSWI) to join the ODR Court Pre-Release Team. The PSWI is responsible for assisting the court team in supporting the pre-release and court-based work for ODR's criminal court diversion programs.

Requirements

• Partner with the ODR Court hub team to assist with all aspects of the pre-release diversion process for the ODR Housing program.
• Assist in housing placement, retention, and maintaining supportive relationships with the homeless and formerly homeless individuals during care provided in the field, at the patient's home, and via telehealth.
• Assess and recommend treatment for the complicated psychosocial problems of homeless and formerly homeless individuals including but not limited to mental health/medical condition and/or functional status, untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse condition, economic instability, legal problems, and inadequate social supports, housing and transportation.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan