Psychiatric Social Worker II

The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is looking for a Psychiatric Social Worker II (PSWII) 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

• Assist the court team in supporting the pre-release and court-based work for ODR’s criminal court diversion programs
• Assist in housing placement, retention, and maintaining supportive relationships with the homeless and formerly homeless individuals
• Assess and recommend treatment for the complicated psychosocial problems of homeless and formerly homeless individuals
• Collaborate with ODR’s Housing team to connect clients housing resources and support providers’ adherence to their contracted scope of work
• Maintain documentation of social work activities including assessments, service plans and progress notes
• Reviews records and information from both the criminal justice system and the mental health system when making treatment
• Participates in team huddles, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Participates in performance/quality improvement (PI/QI) activities and contributes to policy development as needed

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Clearance
• Jail Clearance