County of Los Angeles
MEDICAL CASE WORKER I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
County of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Medical Case Worker I vacancy related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, successful applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent county employment. During the initial work period the candidate will be assessed on work performance, a 100% weighted assessment. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Medical Case Worker I.
Responsibilities
Under close direction of professional staff, function as a member of a multidisciplinary medical or psychiatric team, providing services to patients and clients in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation, residential, or health care facilities.
Receive training and participate as a member of the health care and mental health treatment team in interviewing patients/clients, family members and friends to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, and personality traits that may affect patient/client illness, treatment and recovery.
Assist patients and family members with environmental difficulties and keep informed of community, mental health, and welfare resources and the variety of programs offered by each.
Participate in medical ward rounds, outpatient care clinics, and mental health care team conferences, and share social information and evaluations with other health care disciplines to develop the most effective treatment plan for the patient.
Assist in placing patients with medical and/or psychiatric needs in board and care homes, skill nursing facilities, intermediate care homes, residential facilities, VA hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities based upon recommendations from Psychiatric and Medical Staff and personal interviews with patient and/or families.
Assist in the initial interview of new patients/clients at mental health clinics, learn to identify nature of problem and to make referrals to psychiatric team or outside clinics or community agencies.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology.
Must attach a valid legible copy of Bachelor’s degree or official transcripts to application within seven (7) calendar days from filing date; applications submitted without evidence of required degree will be rejected.
A valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation method for job‑related essential functions.
Light physical effort: occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, light bending, stooping or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.
Assessment Process During the initial work period the appointing department will evaluate the applicant’s performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application Information Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens, submit a new application to reaffirm interest and update any relevant information. Email notifications will be sent to the address provided on the application; please include JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com in the approved senders list to avoid filtering as spam. For security, verify your email address upon creating a governmentjobs.com account. Social security number is required for record control purposes.
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Responsibilities
Under close direction of professional staff, function as a member of a multidisciplinary medical or psychiatric team, providing services to patients and clients in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation, residential, or health care facilities.
Receive training and participate as a member of the health care and mental health treatment team in interviewing patients/clients, family members and friends to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, and personality traits that may affect patient/client illness, treatment and recovery.
Assist patients and family members with environmental difficulties and keep informed of community, mental health, and welfare resources and the variety of programs offered by each.
Participate in medical ward rounds, outpatient care clinics, and mental health care team conferences, and share social information and evaluations with other health care disciplines to develop the most effective treatment plan for the patient.
Assist in placing patients with medical and/or psychiatric needs in board and care homes, skill nursing facilities, intermediate care homes, residential facilities, VA hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities based upon recommendations from Psychiatric and Medical Staff and personal interviews with patient and/or families.
Assist in the initial interview of new patients/clients at mental health clinics, learn to identify nature of problem and to make referrals to psychiatric team or outside clinics or community agencies.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology.
Must attach a valid legible copy of Bachelor’s degree or official transcripts to application within seven (7) calendar days from filing date; applications submitted without evidence of required degree will be rejected.
A valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation method for job‑related essential functions.
Light physical effort: occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, light bending, stooping or squatting; considerable walking may be involved.
Assessment Process During the initial work period the appointing department will evaluate the applicant’s performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application Information Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens, submit a new application to reaffirm interest and update any relevant information. Email notifications will be sent to the address provided on the application; please include JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com in the approved senders list to avoid filtering as spam. For security, verify your email address upon creating a governmentjobs.com account. Social security number is required for record control purposes.
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