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 PSWII is responsible for assisting the court team in supporting the pre-release and court-based work for ODR’s criminal court diversion programs.

Requirements

• Assists 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.
• Assesses and recommends 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.
• Conduct assessments of ODR Clinical client's psychosocial and service needs through interview and evaluation, review of medical and mental health records, and consultation with jail health and mental health care team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance