Social Worker

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Medix is seeking dedicated Social Workers to be a part of a multidisciplinary team working within the CalAIM program. This role involves providing comprehensive support services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries experiencing homelessness. Social Workers will work alongside care managers, community health workers, and other specialists to address complex physical, behavioral, and developmental health needs to improve health outcomes and reduce the use of high-cost services.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Provide therapeutic supportive services to address mental health, functional, and substance use barriers.
• Conduct crisis and suicide risk assessments and provide appropriate interventions as needed.
• Offer crisis intervention services to enhance members' coping skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Support case management by conducting biopsychosocial assessments for new members.
• Follow up on assessments identifying mental health and safety concerns.
• Provide intentional case management support to team members to transition patients to more independent recovery services.

Qualifications

Education

Qualifications

Experience

Skills

Schedule / Shift

Monday-Friday 8-5pm ONSITE

Benefits

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.