PV - Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Worker

Full Time

Percy Village

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a non-profit entity, is an experienced provider that operates Percy Village, a state licensed residential facility for up to 136 adults with mental disabilities, ages 18-59, located in Boyle Heights. The program offers a structured residence and Outpatient Clinic with intensive mental health supportive services in order to prepare and empower clients to develop independent skills, and improve current levels of functioning in order to successfully re-integrate back into community living.

Percy Village employs a dynamic team of approximately 45 multidisciplinary staff (e.g. Paraprofessionals, Master’s level/licensed therapists, Case Aides, Medication Technicians, etc.) seven days per week to monitor care, provide case management services, mental health services including classes in independent living skills and socialization, individual and group therapy sessions, assistance with vocational and education plans, and medication support services.

The responsibilities of the position include providing individual and group therapy, as well as case management services to an adult residential population.

Preferred Experience

• Clinical treatment of both acute and chronic mentally ill population.
• Crisis intervention experience.
• Experience with family therapy.
• Treatment and discharge planning.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with preparation of written client evaluations.
• Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred

Minimum Education Required

• Masters degree in Behavioral Sciences or related area from an accredited university
• Valid CA BBS registration

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
• Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Skill

• ASL

Physical Strength

• Carrying – Transports objects by holding them in hands and arms
• Feeling – Perceives objects by means of receptors in skin
• Fingering – Pricks, pinches, or works with fingers
• Handling – Seizes, holds, or works with hands