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Social Worker MS - Mental Health 169

Telecare Corporation·Alameda County, California

$31/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide clinical and casework services to adolescents with acute psychiatric symptoms, including the design and implementation of Recovery Plans. Conduct individual and group therapy while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies for discharge planning.

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.

Position Summary

Under supervision of a licensed clinician, the Social Work Clinician II provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies.

Shifts Available: On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage is $31.05.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.

The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science

One (1) year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required

Criminal justice clearance and education verification

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Preferred

  • Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting
  • One (1) year experience in drug and alcohol setting preferred; internship, employment, or volunteer work
  • CADAC or similar certification
  • Knowledge and experience with SBIRT
  • Knowledge and experience with ASAM
  • Familiar with mental health screening tools i.e. GAD-7, PHQ-9
  • Essential functions
  • Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care
  • Works with members served and multidisciplinary treatment teams to design, implement, and evaluate the Recovery Plan
  • Under clinical supervision, establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
  • Ensures provision of needed clinical services to assigned members served; coordinates ongoing treatment within the program and with outside agencies
  • Provides individual and group therapy
  • Documents all treatment provided in a thorough and consistent manner
  • Collaborates with other staff in the discharge planning process and makes linkages to community services for members served
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and recovery planning meetings
  • Demonstrates knowledge of de-escalation techniques and crisis communication and management
  • Serves as a clinical consultant to recovery team members
  • If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
  • If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Duties and Responsibilities

may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.

  • SKILLS
  • Ability to complete social histories, risk assessments, mental health status exams, and plans of care
  • Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation therapists
  • Ability to form a therapeutic alliance with members served and families
  • Sufficient medical knowledge to assess the needs of members served
  • Skills in conducting group therapy
  • Ability to advocate for the members served in other health delivery systems PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, squat, kneel, and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently reach, twist, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition, and dexterity.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and registration with the Board of Behavioral Science, along with one year of direct service experience with severe mental illness. Must hold or obtain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications within 60 days of employment.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Risk Assessments
  • Clinical Consultation
  • Crisis Communication
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Therapeutic Alliance
  • Mental Health Status Exams
  • Person Centered Recovery Planning
  • Clinical Casework

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$31/hr
Location
Alameda County, California
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Telecare Corporation

Telecare is a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965. We specialize in innovative, outcomes-driven services for high-risk individuals with complex needs.

Salary listed on 343 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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