WestCare California will be providing services for their new Crisis Psychiatric Response Services (CPRS) program to respond to designated hospital emergency departments within Fresno County in which adult or older adult mental health consumers are deemed appropriate for an assessment for involuntary psychiatric treatment pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150, and to provide crisis intervention services and assessments to said individuals. WestCare California will provide these services Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 7:30 am and 24 hours on weekend and County declared holidays.

Position Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department: Crisis Psychiatric Response Services
Location: Fresno
Salary: $60K annually
Description: Full time position, responsible to use evidence based modalities and applied knowledge, theories and methodologies for the purpose of assessing , providing interventions, developing wellness plans, following up, documenting, an reporting for persons served in the Emergency Departments at designated hospitals. The person in this position primarily performs emergency screenings for 5150 holds and psychiatric hospital admission and is part of an evening, overnight, weekend and holiday response team. The staff member is co-occurring proficient in screening, integrated assessment and dually focused treatment needs dependent on person’s served, stage and phase of change for each identified area to address their concerns based upon the strengths, needs, abilities and preferences of the person served. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements: Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional; extensive knowledge of behavioral health terminology; demonstrated knowledge of theoretical and practical concepts of individual and family behavior; demonstrated ability to deal with crisis situations; knowledge to deal with difficult people; demonstrated ability to handle a client concern/grievance according to agency protocol; strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability to work well in a team environment; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn; ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner; ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours; excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies; two years supervised post-graduate work in a clinical setting; competency in formulating mental health and substance abuse diagnostic impressions; understanding of billing and productivity issues; knowledge of behavioral healthcare practice and treatment strategies; ability to manage multiple tasks and demands effectively; ability to work with dually diagnosed population; qualified to write 5150 holds and releases; knowledge of client rights and ability to apply client rights principles to everyday situations and under all circumstances; knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other regulations governing confidentiality, privacy, and security as it related to behavioral healthcare; must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility; must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action; willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services. Current California Licensed practitioner (LCSW), in good standing; prefer two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals.
Application Deadline: Please submit a letter of interest and resume by May 20, 2009 to Tara Sneed at the Administrative Office. E-mail: tara.sneed@westcare.com. Fax: (559) 455-5983.

 

WESTCARE SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Health Insurance:
Anthem Blue Cross HRA Plan.
WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution
Employee pays for spouse/dependent coverage

Vision Insurance:
Anthem Blue Cross
WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution

Dental Insurance:
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG)
WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution

Short-Term Disability:
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG)
Sickness/Accident
7-day Elimination Period
13-week Benefit Period
60% of gross weekly earnings to $1,000 weekly maximum
Monthly premium based on amount selected

Long-Term Disability:
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG)
Sickness/Accident
90-day Elimination Period
Benefits paid to age 65
60% of gross weekly earnings to $1,000 weekly maximum
Monthly premium "age-banded" and based on amount selected

Life Insurance:
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG)
Employer-paid life insurance policy on employee
Option to purchase additional insurance for self, spouse, children

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administered by ADP:
Health Insurance premiums, non-reimbursed medical expenses and day-care expenses paid for in pre-tax dollars, reducing the amount of taxes taken out of your check, possibly increasing your take-home pay

Retirement/Investment-401(k):
By TransAmerica

• Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment
• Must be scheduled to work a minimum of 1000 hours per year
• Employee contribution up to legal maximum
• WestCare matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 3% of the employee’s salary, plus 50% match on the next 2% contribution
• 100% immediate vesting

Retirement/Investment Program

• Eligible to participate at the first calendar quarter after one year of employment
• Must be scheduled to work a minimum of 1000 hours per year
• WestCare may contribute up to 3% of employees annual salary each year (discretionary)
• 100% vesting after 4 years of employment

Bank Discounts:
Discounted services available to WestCare employees through Bank of America

Holidays:
9 "traditional" holidays
2 "floating" holidays annually

Vacation:
2 weeks/year in the first year
3 weeks after 3 years
4 weeks after 5 years
5 weeks after 10 years
Accrued balance paid upon termination of employment

Other Benefits:
Sick leave accrual (8 hours/month)
Catastrophic leave program
Bereavement leave
Professional development funds
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program