MEDICAL CASE WORKER I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

About the role

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Medical Case Worker I vacancies related to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Consent Decree. These positions involve providing services to patients and clients in various healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients/clients, family members, and friends to gather information about their home environment, family relationships, and personality traits.
• Assist patients and family members with environmental difficulties.
• Keep informed of community, mental health, and welfare resources and programs.
• Participate in medical and psychiatric team meetings to share social information and evaluations.
• Place patients with medical and/or psychiatric needs in appropriate facilities based on recommendations from the Psychiatric and Medical Staff.
• Assist in the initial interview of new patients/clients at mental health clinics, identifying the nature of their problems and making referrals to the psychiatric team or external clinics.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Physical Class II – Light

Light physical effort including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Eligibility Information

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification.

Additional Information

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