This is an Eligibility Pool posting for applicants interested in a1.0 FTE position.TITLESocial Worker Educationally Related Mental Health Services ERMHSREPORTS TOAssigned SupervisorDEPARTMENTAs AssignedCLASSIFICATIONCertificated Non-AdministrativeFLSAExemptWORK YEARHOURSPer OEA ContractISSUEDCreated June 2021SALARY GRADEK12TBASIC FUNCTIONUnder joint administrative and clinical supervision the ERMHS Social Worker provides a full range of mental health services to designated students with special education services. The ERMHS Social Worker provides services in the Districts Special Education programs to students diagnosed with mental health disorders.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESIncumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform ERMHS social work services for a caseload of students at various school sites andor in an assigned Counseling Enriched Special Day Classroom on site and in the field.Develop a therapeutic milieu that is based on understanding the effects of human feelings conflicts and trauma on students’ learning ability and behavior if working in a Counseling Enriched Special Day Classroom collaborate with the team to develop and implement a positive behavior managementintervention system to improve student functioning and academic success.Conduct initial assessments and evaluations of students mental health behavioral social and emotional problems and needs per Federal Special Education Medi-Cal and Board of Behavioral Sciences BBS requirements. Develop individualized mental health treatment plans that meet standards of clinical and ethical practice referencing ERMHS and Individualized Education Program IEP goals and objectives. Maintain confidential client records per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA regulations.Diagnose mental health conditions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM V under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW.Complete daily progress notes and submit into the county- and district-adopted tracking and billing system for Medi-Cal billing. Bill for clinical services provided under Medi-Cal contract with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.Participate on the Individualized Education Program team and prepare IEP documentation as required. Along with the IEP case manager develop social-emotional goals and objectives and positive behavior intervention plans for each student that are consistent with hisher individualized mental health treatment plan and Alameda County mental health goals and report progress on those goals at intervals designated within the IEP.Collaborate with staff to develop an appropriate level of support and plan for each student. Provide consultation to personnel about mental health diagnoses social-emotional needs and behavioral interventions.Facilitate individual group and milieu therapy services under the supervision of a LCSW. Provide case management family intervention support and education.Make referrals to appropriate outside agencies. Collaborate with outside agency providers such as psychiatrists psychologists probation officers and the Department of Social Services.Provide clinical crisis intervention services.Provide education and support to families about mental health diagnoses social-emotional functioning and behavioral interventions.Provide education counseling and case management services to support compliance with psychotropic medication prescriptions and on-going evaluation by the psychiatrist.Participate in monthly Peer ReviewQuality Assurance meetings per Medi-Cal and BBS requirements.Prepare mental health charts for required six-month Clinical Quality Review per Medi-Cal and Alameda County Mental Health contract requirements.Complete and submit appropriate reports and referrals when necessary to Alameda County Mental Health medication evaluations and reports to the juvenile justice system Department of Rehabilitation Social SecurityDisability and Transition Services.Participate in weekly clinical supervision with LCSW per BBS and Medi-Cal regulations.Perform related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSThe District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites relevant work experience ability to perform the essential functions reference checks effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance andor writing samples and achievement on performance-based assessments if applicable that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.KNOWLEDGE OFLaws rules and regulations applicable to social services including National Association of Social Workers NASW Code of EthicsDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM VThe Individuals and Disabilities Education Act IDEASocial work principles and practices including assessment evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group and family workState and federal regulations regarding ethics treatment clients rights and confidentialityABILITY TOInterpret and implement applicable laws codes policies procedures and District regulations governing workscopeCommunicate effectively in English orally and in writing and to speak in publicProcess and make decisions quicklyAnalyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of actionMaintain accurate and confidential recordsWork confidentially and with discretionWork independentlyMeet schedules and timelinesEstablish and maintain effective working relationship among students parents District staff and the communityPlan and organize workFollow oral and written instructionsCompile and analyze information and prepare reportsSupervise assigned personnelOperate personal computer related software and other office equipmentPREREQUISITESGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university and an earned Masters degree in Social Welfare or Social Work MSW from an accredited college or university.Valid California Clinical Social Worker LCSW License or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker ASW currently in the process of accruing hours towards the examination process and licensure.Experience working with children or in an educational settingValid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Social Work authorizationValid California Driver&rsquos License if applicablePRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESSEmployment eligibility will include fingerprints tuberculosis andor other employment clearanceWORKING CONDITIONSENVIRONMENTMental health classrooms diverse school sites and office environment home visits field and outside agencies driving a vehicle to conduct work very fast-paced work constant interruptions work with verbally and physically aggressive individuals exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnessesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConsistent mental alertness sitting or standing for extended periods of time lifting carrying pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally 50 pounds bending and twisting at the waist reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties seeing to read write and use the computer hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone and make presentations.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYThe Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program activity or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race religion color national origin ancestry age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender sex or sexual orientation.