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.
Requirements
- Clinical social work in community mental health, homeless services, or healthcare strongly preferred.
- Experience/expertise in assessing and managing clients with dysfunctional SUD.
- Experience/expertise in assessing and managing clients with severe persistent mental illness.
- Experience/expertise in trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
- Familiarity with DMH, DPH and community mental health, substance use, housing/homelessness programs and resources.
- A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) license waiver issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
- Ability to pass a background check and obtain LA County Jail clearance via the Los Angeles Sheriff Department.
- Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
