The LCSW provides clinical social work evaluations, counseling, monitoring of medication side effects under the direction of a Psychiatrist, case management, and the implementation of W & I 5150. Also included are pre-release planning, crisis intervention, and the maintenance of an ongoing caseload, documentation, triage, consultation, training, education and referral.

Apply By Date

5/15/2024; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• CA Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW), active and unrestricted
• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work
• Clinical work experience in a social service or healthcare setting (case management or social worker)
• Experience taking psychosocial history and case management evaluations, including interview techniques, suicide assessments, and forensic designations
• Proven ability to manage conflict
• Knowledge and skills in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy
• Basic understanding of community resources
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, dealings with cultural and socioeconomic diversity
• Basic understanding of computer and MS functionality
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, (Tarasoff, patient confidentiality) with ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Social Work experience in a jail or correctional setting highly preferred
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, state hospital system, forensic mental health networks, Probation, Parole, and Department of Corrections highly preferred

Department Description

Jail Psychiatric Services (JPS) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides traditional inpatient and outpatient mental health services to inmates incarcerated inside the two Sacramento County jails located at 651 I Street in downtown Sacramento and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove.

Position Information

• * Salary or Pay Range: $48.82 -$64.43
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• Payroll Title: (CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER)
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Four 10-Hour shifts including weekends
• Location: Sacramento County jails: Downtown, Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC)
• Union Representation: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Maternity, Paternity, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found
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Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to work in a highly stressful jail custody setting, with incarcerated inmates which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a potentially crowded, malodorous, and noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and confining nature. Must be in good physical health, hear and speak well. Willingness to work under an institutional "No Hostage Policy." Ability to pass and maintain the Sacramento Sheriff Department's Security Clearance. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as scheduled and assigned.

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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