Job Openings for Alumni

Location: California

Employment Type Full-Time Hours/Per Week: 40

ABOUT US:

Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation (CWC) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and decreasing mortality related to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Our mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with SCD in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care. This mission is part of a broader vision of (1) a medical system that effectively addresses the unique needs of the 7,000 residents living with SCD in California and (2) empowered patients who are equipped to advocate for themselves. Are you ready to help every Sickle Cell Warrior live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible? Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all?

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sickle Cell Social Worker will play an important role on our team. The Sickle Cell Social Worker has expertise in understanding the impact of sickle cell disease on patients and their families and ensures the delivery of high-quality services to individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease and their families. Your work will include psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, brief interventions for behavioral health, resource coordination and navigation, and advocacy support. There are additional opportunities for program development, research, and participation in a wide variety of activities. As an inherited disease, the patients have complex psychosocial needs which stem from chronic medical conditions across their lifespan. In the United States, it is estimated that Sickle Cell Disease occurs among about 1 out of every 365 Black or African-American births and among about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic- American births. Many patients experience depression or anxiety living with sickle cell disease.

The clinician will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborate to ensure the behavioral health needs of the patients and families are met. Clinical responsibilities for services include but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, individual therapy, crisis interventions, leading groups and development of programs for parents, formulating psychosocial diagnoses and treatment plans, and implementing effective, evidence-based treatments for patients and family members. The clinician will also provide education/teaching regarding behavioral health conditions and treatment to providers and staff. As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the sickle cell social worker will complete psychosocial assessments, provide supportive counseling, and work with families to address psychosocial needs. The sickle cell social worker will have the opportunity to build relationships with families over time and to work with families impacted by both acute and chronic illness. Primary focus: caregivers and their children.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Attendance at CWCs weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and education program offerings;
2. Attend continuing education training necessary to work toward licensure;
3. Establish and maintain effective working relations with patients/clients;
4. Evaluate case problems and provide leadership and consultation in the development and implementation of case plans;
5. Understand, interpret, and apply regulations and departmental policies and procedures;
6. Plan, schedule, and conduct individual and group meetings;
7. Provide clinical case management and therapeutic services.
8. Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete and initiate psychosocial evaluation;
9. Provides psychoeducational groups to support patients and the patient's social support system.
10. Provides ongoing assistance to patients/patients’ social support systems in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, and chronic/terminal illness.
11. Works collaboratively with the patients and their social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with a multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
12. Conceptualize, develop, and implement a comprehensive system of care program to support patients and the patient's social support system (a system of care ranging from medical, psychosocial, dental, educational, legal, housing, food, spiritual, and financial stability).
13. Engage with community stakeholders and agencies to build capacity and collaboration.
14. Develop and conceptualize evaluation feedback to determine the effectiveness of services
15. Conduct a 3-5 year strategic plan.
16. Conduct outreach to network with local, state, and national organizations that are providing services for patients and patients’ support systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ethical standards, principles, and practices of social work counseling, and human behavior.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of interviewing and other information gathering techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of effective supervision.
• Knowledge of the theories of group interaction and therapeutic intervention.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides Clinical
• Medical Social Work services to patients and their families to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health (Continuously).
• Ability to provide leadership in the development and administration of social work programs.
• Ability to demonstrate the concepts of ethical social work practice.
• Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, other disciplines, and community agencies and to interpret programs to the public.
• Ability to participate in recruitment, selection, and orientation of professional social work staff.
• Ability to write meaningful, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Requires Master's Degree from an accredited school of SocialWork (MSW) or higher.
• Requires a level of knowledge of the Social Work practice at the macro level.
• Requires knowledge of community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness, disability, and social determinants of health at the local, state, and national levels.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and comfort with a diverse patient population.
• Cultural humility is essential.
• Bicultural/Bilingual competency is a plus.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Computer literacy with the ability to use standard word processing,spreadsheet programs, e-mail (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook), and webbrowsers.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrates personable skill sets (reliability, dependability, predictability,and an appropriate sense of humor).
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and training skills.
• Demonstrates related work experience with BIPOC communities.
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiar with dynamics of chronic illness on patient and family across the life span
• Experience working with patients and families from disenfranchisedcommunities
• Familiar with inequities in the healthcare system and its impact on the delivery of services to patients
• Strong advocacy skills

You can find more information about the Sickle Cell Social Worker position online and apply.

Clinical Supervisor LCSW

Clinical Associate (Therapist)

Santa Monica Counseling Center is hiring recent MFT and MSW graduates with their Associate Numbers.  We provide excellent supervision as you gain your clinical hours and support in helping you build a private practice you can take with you upon licensure.  

Applicants must be self-starters and be able to work with a degree of autonomy. Our practice provides tele-therapy and/or in-person therapy in Santa Monica.

https://www.santamonicacounselingcenter.com/

Interested applicants, please send a Cover Letter and CV to both: 

Lea Roussos, LMFT at learoussos@gmail.com

Amy Margolis, LCSW at amymargmsw@gmail.com

The Clinician (MSW/MFT/PCC) is working as part of a multidisciplinary team servicing metro lines and stations and nearby encampments in the LA metro area to address the unhoused population.  Clinicians will work on a team with outreach workers, medical staff, SUD counselors, and case managers in order to increase access to housing and services for unhoused riders. This program is in coordination with the LA County Department of Health Services (DHS). The right candidate should have a passion for helping the unhoused and want to work in a team environment.

Employment Expectations

1. Serves and protects Christ-Centered Ministries practices by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements.
2. Maintains accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services in accordance with Federal, State, County and Christ-Centered Ministries.
3. Secures client information and maintains client confidence by completing and safeguarding data. keeping client information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA standards.
4. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations including acting as a mandated reporter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of clients that need therapeutic intervention.
• Work as the mental health provider of a multidisciplinary team providing psychoeducation and feedback to staff to ensure appropriate interventions and resources
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments as appropriate to determine and address client's needs.
• Provide clinical services using Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, and the Housing First models.
• Encourage and promote self-management and provide assistance to build self-management skills.
• Maintain required documentation and update client records in accordance with governmental and agency policy
• Utilize team approach, through regular collaboration with multidisciplinary staff case managers, medical staff and paraprofessional staff to ensure clients’ health care needs are sufficiently met.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, case conferences and staff trainings.
• Maintain registration, collect hours, and work towards licensure
• Perform other duties as required.
• Salary: 75k

Apply for the Clinician opportunity online.

Blended Roots Therapy is seeking part-time MSW/ASW for a school-based crisis management counselor position.

Wilder’s Preparatory Academy Charter School 830 North La Brea Avenue Inglewood, CA, 90302

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School is dedicated to developing lifelong learners; providing excellence in education for all students; and promoting the growth and development of productive citizens toward building and sustaining a humane, just, and global society. Wilders provide a safe, secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of African American students through culturally and developmentally appropriate practices.

Compensation: $30 per/hour

• +1 hour weekly Clinical Supervision for ASWs seeking licensure or ASW seeking PPSC hours

Time Commitment:

• Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
• 10:00/11:00 am-3:00pm
• Please send resume to Rebecca@blendedrootstherapy.com

The San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) invites you to apply below. They are seeking candidates with a Master's degree in Social Work, including those who are set to graduate in May 2024 or later.

The positions below are a part of the entry-level class in the Protective Services Worker series located in San Francisco, California. The Human Services Agency is one of over 70 departments within the City and County of San Francisco (Government Sector). 

The Cottage Medical Group seeks a Per Diem Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our outpatient pediatric multispecialty team.

If you are interested in medical social work and making a positive difference, please consider applying.

Salary is $63/hour and we are looking for an MSW who has a lot of availability to cover shifts. Licensure not required for this position.

Find the job description and apply for this opportunity online.

Brave Trails Queer Therapy provides queer and trans teens with affordable mental health support from queer and trans associate therapists. We are beginning to interview for our next cohort of therapists for 2025-2026.

We are interviewing for associate therapists to work part time in our program, where they will have weekly clients, co-lead a group, have 2 hour group supervision, and go through our training program, having 2 hour trainings once a month with professionals in their given field. The cohort starts in October and we are interviewing until May. Please find the sign-up form here. 

Phone #: 818-209-3504

Email: Welcome@ClaudiaCares.com

Salary Range: $62,000-$68,000 starting

Brief Job Description:

The Independent Facilitator is responsible for providing services to enable families and consumers of the California Regional Center to support the transition from the traditional program into the Self-Determination Program with the Regional Center. The Self-Determination Program is overseen by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others through creative problem-solving, collaboration, and excellent level of service. Our small team is enthusiastic about empowering our clients to live a Self-Determined, independent, and fulfilling life. We pride ourselves on providing expert-level service to our clients as we grow our company and work in a collaborative and supportive environment. 

We are looking to hire someone who has either professional or lived experience supporting an individual with a developmental disability in their own lives. We are interested in hiring somebody who has experience managing multiple high-level tasks simultaneously and thrives in a busy environment. Project management skills/experience a plus! 

We are looking forward to providing all necessary training for an individual who wants to join our team. We are a small mother-daughter owned business, and would love to find the right fit, with opportunities for upward mobility as our company grows. We are interested in hiring a motivated, compassionate, and flexible individual to take on a fulfilling role serving families and individuals with disabilities in our company.

This position is full- time and working hours are 9-5:30 pm Monday-Friday, although the occasional evening or weekend shift may be necessary.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Welcome@ClaudiaCares.com

Application Closing Date: 04/30/2025

The Division Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) within North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is currently offering several positions that may align with your career goals and aspirations.

To provide more insight into our work and the available positions, please take a moment to watch this video about EIPD. This video highlights the impactful work we do and the rewarding career opportunities within our division.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to out Recruiter inbox at recruiter@dhhs.nc.gov, and we will respond promptly. Please ensure that you put “Hiring Blitz” into the subject line for a prompter response.

We encourage nearly graduating students to apply for the following positions, which will remain open until May 2, 2025:

Rehabilitation Counselor (82 vacancies + a $6000 sign on bonus)

Rehabilitation Counselor - Trainee

Rehabilitation Counselors provide support and guidance to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve personal, educational, and career goals. They work with clients to develop and implement plans for vocational training, career development, and other services that promote independence and integration into the workforce and community. Graduate students in human services programs who have not yet completed their degree can be hired as a trainee!

Human Service Coordinator (16 vacancies)

Human Service Coordinators assist individuals and families by managing their cases and helping them access services such as healthcare, housing, and employment support. They conduct assessments, provide referrals, and ensure that clients receive the necessary services to improve their quality of life.

Business Relations Representatives (12 vacancies)

Business Relations Representatives focus on helping individuals with disabilities secure and maintain employment in the community. They also work directly with employers to promote inclusive hiring practices and provide on-the-job support to employees with disabilities.