Clinical Social Worker III

Clinical Social Worker III

Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, social agencies, and others. Recognizes and differentiates psychological and social problems within the individual and selects interventions appropriate to patient’s needs.

San Joaquin General Hospital

San Joaquin County Hospital is dedicated to a philosophy of excellence in providing health services, education and professional training in an integrated system that values quality in life, family interaction, and respect for both clients and employees. The agency is committed to the delivery of community‑oriented, culturally sensitive, and affordable health care throughout San Joaquin County.

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.

Salary: $8,056.01 – $9,792.14.

Experience: Two years (4,160 hours) of progressively responsible paid post‑MSW social casework (must be in a clinical or treatment setting).

License: Possession of a valid California LCSW license as a Clinical Social Worker (ACSW not accepted).

• Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para‑professional staff in the performance of social casework; works with mentally, emotionally or physically handicapped individuals in team treatment programs; makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters.
• Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans.
• Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services.
• Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies.
• Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in‑service training and staff development programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports.
• Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services.

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Experience: Two years of progressively responsible post‑MSW social casework experience in a clinical or treatment setting.
• License: Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques.

Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate social workers and related personnel; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals, apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; interpret laws that apply to program.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the ADA and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 1021.

Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans:
Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans:
Delta Dental and United Health Care‑Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.

Life Insurance: Coverage: 1–