Social Worker, ASW-DTLA Hotel

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States JWCH Institute Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Purpose: Under the direct supervision of an LCSW, the Associate Social Worker for the Downtown Hotel (DTLA) Interim Housing Program provides mental health and related services to improve the health status and wellbeing of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles County through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research. This includes interviewing, treating, coordinating, planning, and linkage to a full-range of resources that meet practical, social, and emotional needs, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and community-based programs.


Program Population: The Downtown DTLA Hotel is an Interim Housing Program that helps homeless individuals in their recovery journey, helping them improve their health conditions and enhance their social and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills, all with the focus of securing stable housing opportunities. Some of these individuals may also experience mental health and substance abuse issues, which can occasionally result in behaviors such as yelling, using strong language, and displaying anger outbursts. The core responsibility of each staff member at the DTLA Hotel is to support clients in overcoming obstacles and improving their coping mechanisms.

Principal Responsibilities:

  1. All services provided by the ASW will be under the direct supervision of a JWCH-LCSW.
  2. Conduct functional and strength-based assessment along with comprehensive diagnosis for mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and psychosocial needs
  3. Develop patient care plans that are coordinated and integrated with a comprehensive range of medical and psychosocial services to address social, emotional, and practical needs
  4. Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and psycho-education utilizing individual, family, and group modalities using evidence-based interventions for patients and their significant others that include social, emotional, and practical life skills to facilitate safe coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, mindfulness, and relaxation as well as access to necessary resources with the goal of improved functioning and positive health outcomes
  5. Utilize both short-term and intensive longer-term interventions, as approved by funding source, that target trauma, mental health symptoms, and reduction of substance use
  6. Intensive case management as indicated
  7. Consult with primary care providers to enhance understanding of the patient, provide support for treatment approaches that incorporate behavioral health needs, and assist with implementation of bio-psychosocial treatment and care plans
  8. Provide consultation to and coordinate care for patients needing specialty mental health and/or substance use disorder services
  9. Advocate for patient within organization and community to ensure access to appropriate care
  10. Be available to primary medical care staff during working hours for crisis intervention in the event of a psychiatric emergency and assist staff in the event of any other kind of emergency
  11. Provide phone consultation as needed
  12. Complete all charting in a timely manner and as required by regulations and JWCH policies, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation
  13. All Clinical records will be reviewed, signed off by supervising LCSW and billed as appropriate under the LCSW’s license.
  14. Participate in structured and “as-needed” case conferences
  15. Assist with provider education for integrated behavioral and primary care services
  16. Participate in behavioral health quality assurance/improvement activities to maintain and strengthen standards of care.
  17. Participate in professional development activities
  18. Participate in individual and group supervision as required by Board of Behavioral Science (BBS).
  19. Maintain all licensing documentation including Supervision agreement and log of hours in accordance with BBS regulations.
  20. Support client involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating services.
  21. Complete data collection forms and prepare reports as required by the program.
  22. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  1. Clinical Social Work Registration with BBS as an Associate Clinical Social Worker.
  2. Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
  3. Experience working with low income and/or homeless individuals
  4. Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma on behavioral and medical conditions
  5. Experience with evidence-based short-term behavioral health interventions
  6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred.

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:


JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long term disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more


Note:

If you become a JWCH provider, you may be able to participate in Loan Repayment Program. A majority of our clinics are NHSC approved sites. The National Health Service Corp may be accepting applications Loan Repayment Program awards. The program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavior health providers who are employed or have accepted an offer of employment at an NHSC-approved site. Awardees receive up to $50,000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 14 above (Tier I). Awardees can also receive up to $30,0000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 13 and below (Tier II). You will need to contact National Health Service Corp to apply and receive more information. Upon acceptance, you are encouraged to apply to National Health Service Corp for Loan Repayment Program.


Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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