SOCIAL WORKER 1

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The Social Worker I is part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to inmates at the Sacramento County Main Jail or Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. The Social Worker I will plan, organize, and conduct a wide range of individual and group activities of a psychoeducational, social, cultural, or creative arts nature which will facilitate diagnosis, evaluation, planning, and treatment of inmates receiving services from ACMH.
Apply By Date: February 12, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.
For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or education degree if required of the position.
Minimum Qualifications

Associate Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiners within 90 days of hire.
A Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
Experience in a social service or healthcare setting (i. e. case management or social worker).
Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relation between social work practice and medicine.
Knowledge and skills in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy.
Basic understanding of community resources.
Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, dealings with cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e. g. , Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc. Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy.
Basic understanding of computer and MS functionality.
Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e. g. , Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc.
Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy.
Basic understanding of computer and MS functionality. Work is performed with many interruptions during the day.
Must be able to work effectively within a stressful, hazardous environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Willingness to work under an institutional "No Hostage Policy. "
Must be able to pass and maintain the Sacramento Sheriff Department's Security Clearance.
Ability to work in a highly stressful jail custody setting, with incarcerated inmates which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a potentially crowded, malodorous, and noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and confining nature. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as scheduled and assigned.
Preferred Qualifications

Social Work experience in a jail or correctional setting. - Knowledge of criminal justice system, state hospital system, forensic mental healthcare, Probation, Parole, and Department of Corrections.
Key Responsibilities

80% - GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES
15% - CONSULTATION
5% - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department Overview
Adult Correctional Mental Health (ACMH) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides mental health services to incarcerated individuals inside the two Sacramento County jails located in downtown Sacramento and in Elk Grove and Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and Early Access and Stabilization Services (EASS) to inmates found Incompetent to stand trial. The JBCT and EASS programs serve inmates charged with felony crimes and deemed incompetent to stand trial by the court (PC 1370).
POSITION INFORMATION

Salary or Pay Range: $

36. 99 - $40. 02 (Position is eligible for an 8% stipend through 6/30/2025 which may be extended if approved)
Salary Frequency:

Hourly
Salary Grade: STEPS
UC Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 1
Number of Positions: Multiple
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100
Shift Hours:

10 hour day shift 0700-17:30 OR 10 hour swing shift 11:00-21:30 variable working days/including weekends and holidays
Location: Behavioral Health Center (HSP048)
Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
Benefits Eligible:

Yes
Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
This position is not an H-1B visa opportunity.
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands

Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hour.