Under the general direction of the Regional Mental Health Administrator, the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF is responsible for providing clinical supervision in a mental health or counseling setting, including overseeing and guiding the work through clinical supervision of unlicensed social workers or students. The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF may be assigned to supervise and train unlicensed social workers or other mental health staff that require clinical oversight. The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF plays a critical role in monitoring the quality and safety of mental health services provided to CCHCS patients and supporting unlicensed mental health staff's professional growth and development and helps to maintain a strong, established workforce to deliver quality care to patients within CCHCS. The Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF is also responsible for providing direct assistance to institutions, which includes the identification and removal of obstacles to providing mental health services, identification and monitoring of corrective action plans, mentoring staff, and participation in the Quality Management processes. Statewide travel is required with this position.

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This position is located in the Mental Health Program. The program's mission is to provide ethical, professional, and effective mental health care services for patients within all 35 of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's institutions statewide. With a competent, well-trained staff, they are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients' successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.

This advertisement is for a Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF position(s) located in Bakersfield, Kern County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-935-9291-918.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.