https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net Latest MHA Career Center Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:06:50 Z https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22135862/rn-case-manager-case-management-inpatient-per-diem-8-hour-day-shifts-marina-hospital https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22135862/rn-case-manager-case-management-inpatient-per-diem-8-hour-day-shifts-marina-hospital Marina del Rey, California, Job Description We are seeking an exceptionally skilled RN Case Manager to join our dedicated Case Management team. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting where you will plan and coordinate patient care from pre-hospitalization through discharge. You will hold a meaningful role in ensuring flawless care and treatment, collaborating closely with all members of the health care team. Responsibilities Perform evaluations and assessments within the established timeframes Detail appropriate reviews for assigned patients using our utilization review tool Provide telephonic reviews for identified contracted/private patients and collaborate with on-site and/or outside reviewers Keep patients informed of progress and provide information related to disease progression Collaborate with discharge planners to make orders and arrange for home care equipment and healthcare needs Work with third-party payers to validate orders Educate patients and families on all aspects of hospitalization and continuing care Assume responsibility for timely completion of required case management reports for regulatory bodies, health plans, and insurance carriers Interact professionally with patients, families, and caregivers, involving them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the identification of a safe and appropriate discharge plan for each assigned patient Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies Maintain department cleanliness and safety ONSITE POSITION Qualifications Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (required). Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred). Certifications/Licenses: Current and valid California RN License (required). Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) (preferred). Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting (required). One (1) year of Case Management experience (preferred). Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196499/dietitian-per-diem-urology-x28-the-men-x27-s-clinic-x29 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196499/dietitian-per-diem-urology-x28-the-men-x27-s-clinic-x29 Santa Monica, California, Description Under the supervision of the Practice Manager, ClinicalDirector and Medical Director for the Men’s Clinic at UCLA Health, oversee thedevelopment and implementation of the nutritional component for Men’s Health.   Develop a nutritional care plan for thepatient throughout their care journey in the center.   Provide educational classes for patients,evaluate inpatient nutrition, be a resource for patients, and assist infacilitating support groups.   Applycurrent research finds in clinical care and participate in applied research asappropriate.   Interact with all healthcare team members.   Work with clients onnovel weight loss drugs like GLPs and function as part of weight loss taskforce with NP and LVN.  Salary Range: $49.73 - $58.00/hourly Qualifications Required:   Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Bachelors in Arts or Science (preferred in Nutrition and Dietetics) Ability to provide dietary counseling according to protocol  Working knowledge of good clinical practices Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy Ability to organize multiple projects for efficiency Analytical skills sufficient to work and solve problems with minimal supervision Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines Ability to concentrate and focus in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli and competing deadlines Ability to be flexible and prioritize constantly shifting workload Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others Strong written communication skills to compose correspondence Computer skills/ability including work processing, use of spreadsheets, e-mail and data entry into clinical trials and Network database (MAC, PC Sufficient computer and computer networking knowledge sufficient to problem solve common hardware and software problems Ability to handle confidential material with judgement and discretion Demonstrated ability to work as a team player Knowledge of chart, graph and table formatting and ability to enter and manipulate the data on a personal computer Skill in scheduling appointments, answering inquiries by phone and mail correspondence Problem solving skills sufficient to establish priorities, predict problem areas, and develop new and improved systems for problem resolution relating to all areas of the journal office Demonstrated project management skills in changing from one task to another quickly in order to complete scheduled projects in a timely and efficient manner Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology Ability to monitor business functions and needs as they arise Ability to work independently and exercise initiative with only minimal direction in a one-person office and to establish and meet deadlines Preferred:  Certified Diabetes Educator Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22169805/registered-nurse-utilization-review-case-manager-per-diem-8-hour-days https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22169805/registered-nurse-utilization-review-case-manager-per-diem-8-hour-days Los Angeles, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer treatment, research, and education. We are seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and contribute to our mission of providing word-class health care and the best quality service to our patients and communities. We invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and provide us with an opportunity to learn more about you and your skills! What will you be doing in this role? The Utilization Review Case Manager validates the patient's placement to be at the most appropriate level of care based on nationally accepted admission criteria. The UR Case Manager uses medical necessity screening tools, such as InterQual or MCG criteria, to complete initial and continued stay reviews in determining appropriate level of patient care, appropriateness of tests/procedures and an estimation of the patient's expected length of stay. The UR Case Manager secures authorization for the patient's clinical services through timely collaboration and communication with payers as required. The UR Case Manager follows the UR process as defined in the Utilization Review Plan in accordance with the CMS Conditions of Participation for Utilization Qualifications Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) required Master's Degree, Nursing (MSN) preferred License/Certification: Current, unrestricted California RN License required BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Certified Case Management RN preferred Experience: A minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience required A minimum of 2 years of case management experience required At least 3 of years of ED nursing experience preferred Emergency Department Case Manager experience preferred Experience using Interqual or Milliman required High level of competency performing medical necessity reviews with accepted criteria required   Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22169804/registered-nurse-utilization-review-case-manager-per-diem-8-hour-days https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22169804/registered-nurse-utilization-review-case-manager-per-diem-8-hour-days Beverly Hills, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer treatment, research, and education. We are seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and contribute to our mission of providing word-class health care and the best quality service to our patients and communities. We invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and provide us with an opportunity to learn more about you and your skills! What will you be doing in this role? The Utilization Review Case Manager validates the patient's placement to be at the most appropriate level of care based on nationally accepted admission criteria. The UR Case Manager uses medical necessity screening tools, such as InterQual or MCG criteria, to complete initial and continued stay reviews in determining appropriate level of patient care, appropriateness of tests/procedures and an estimation of the patient's expected length of stay. The UR Case Manager secures authorization for the patient's clinical services through timely collaboration and communication with payers as required. The UR Case Manager follows the UR process as defined in the Utilization Review Plan in accordance with the CMS Conditions of Participation for Utilization Qualifications Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) required Master's Degree, Nursing (MSN) preferred License/Certification: Current, unrestricted California RN License required BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Certified Case Management RN preferred Experience: A minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience required A minimum of 2 years of case management experience required At least 3 of years of ED nursing experience preferred Emergency Department Case Manager experience preferred Experience using Interqual or Milliman required High level of competency performing medical necessity reviews with accepted criteria required   Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22158499/rn-case-manager-case-management-ed-per-diem-12-hour-night-shifts-marina-hospital https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22158499/rn-case-manager-case-management-ed-per-diem-12-hour-night-shifts-marina-hospital Marina del Rey, California, Job Description Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation?s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year. This award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals! What You Will Do in This Role: A Registered Nurse Case Manager plans and coordinates care of the patient from pre-hospitalization through discharge. Works with all members of the health care team to ensure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening criteria and for infection control, quality services for continued stay and through discharge. Plans and coordinates home care services and needs. Coordinates the discharge planning function in conjunction with the social worker. Participates in education on and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols. Provides or arranges patient teaching as appropriate. Works closely with social workers to integrate psychosocial management of patient/family needs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Performs evaluation and or assessment within the established/communicated timeframe Documents appropriate reviews for assigned patients using utilization review tool. Provides telephonic review for identified contracted/private patients collaborates with on-site and/or outside reviewers. Keeps patients informed of progress and provides information related to disease progression. Collaborates with discharge planner to make orders and arranges for home care equipment, healthcare needs, and works with third-party payers to validate orders. Educates patients and families on all aspects of patients? hospitalization and continuing care. Assumes responsibility for timely completion of required case management reports for regulatory bodies, health plans, and insurance carriers. Interacts professionally with patient/family/caregivers and involves them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs. Coordinates with multidisciplinary team to ensure the identification of a safe and appropriate discharge plan for each assigned patient. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Qualifications Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (required). Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred). Certifications/Licenses: Current and valid California RN License (required). Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) (preferred). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting (required). Minimum of 1year of Case Management experience (preferred). #Jobs-Indeed #LI-On-site Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199051/rn-case-manager-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199051/rn-case-manager-per-diem Los Angeles, California, Description There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.   Using your advanced practice nursing skills, you will be responsible for assessing and coordinating care for a diverse group of patients. You will collaborate and consult with a multi-disciplinary health care team as well as with patients and their families to ensure safe and effective coordination of care. This involves developing and implementing individualized care plans utilizing evidence-based tools for risk stratification to ensure delivery of safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective care. You will also perform utilization review while assuring the delivery of concurrent and post-hospital care. We’re also looking to you to help drive performance improvement efforts.   At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.   Salary Range: $93.83 Hourly Qualifications We’re seeking a self-directed, creative problem solver with a: BSN or MSN (ASN accepted for current UCLA Health Nursing staff) CA RN License and BLS certification  Recent experience in case management, utilization management and discharge planning  Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience; or the equivalent of education and experience Strong leadership abilities Systems planning and patient care management experience in a high-volume work environment Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Knowledge of a large university teaching hospitals Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22186944/rn-case-manager-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22186944/rn-case-manager-per-diem Santa Monica, California, Description There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.   Using your advanced practice nursing skills, you will be responsible for assessing and coordinating care for a diverse group of patients. You will collaborate and consult with a multi-disciplinary health care team as well as with patients and their families to ensure safe and effective coordination of care. This involves developing and implementing individualized care plans utilizing evidence-based tools for risk stratification to ensure delivery of safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective care. You will also perform utilization review while assuring the delivery of concurrent and post-hospital care. We’re also looking to you to help drive performance improvement efforts.   At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.   Salary Range: $93.83 Hourly Qualifications We’re seeking a self-directed, creative problem solver with a: BSN or MSN (ASN accepted for current UCLA Health Nursing staff) CA RN License and BLS certification  Recent experience in case management, utilization management and discharge planning  Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience; or the equivalent of education and experience Strong leadership abilities Systems planning and patient care management experience in a high-volume work environment Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Knowledge of a large university teaching hospitals Preferred: Strong Utilization Review experience and understanding of CMS and other regulatory requirements.  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227478/senior-social-worker-catch https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227478/senior-social-worker-catch Mather AFB, California, Summary The Care Coordination - Advocacy - Treatment - and Connections to Housing (CATCH) Senior Social Worker will consult within the Homeless Programs and other departments at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS). Utilizing a Trauma-Informed and Whole Health framework - the incumbent provides professional - clinical - and administrative case management for the CATCH Program in the Social Work Services care line. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties See below links for the rewards of being an employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Psychosocial assessments are conducted for individuals from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds The incumbent must demonstrate a mastery of theories and treatment modalities used with this complex population - an ability to diagnose and incorporate differential diagnoses and treatments - and an ability to work with patients and families who are experiencing basic emotional - medical - and social problems utilizing advanced and specialized interventions and treatment modalities including individual - group - and family counseling The incumbent independently performs case finding functions and outreach - identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs In addition - the incumbent uses sound judgment - within the scope of a licensed clinical social worker - in the interpretation of local - national and VA policy - trends - and patterns around eligibility to the CATCH Program the application of guidelines and the recommendation of program enhancements Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Telework may be ad-hoc eligible for this position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 05066-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196066/physician-psychiatrist-mental-health-residential-rehabilitation-treatment-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22196066/physician-psychiatrist-mental-health-residential-rehabilitation-treatment-program Menlo Park, California, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to placement is required This is a designated drug testing position After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use Requires lifting 15-44 pounds pushing (approx 2 hours) reaching above shoulder use of fingers and both hands walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors Hearing aid is permitted. Duties **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 11th - 2026 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 16th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time Schedule will be determined by supervisor Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major duties include but are not limited to: Clinical: Acts as Attending Psychiatrist for Veterans admitted to the MHRRTPs Performs psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments - and ongoing pharmacological management of all Veterans in the MHRRTPs for psychiatric - SUD and PTSD related illnesses Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Responsible for compliance with documentation and provision of care in accordance with the VA Palo Alto Physician Bylaws Responsible for evaluation of patients in residential - outpatient - inpatient - and other medical inpatient and emergency room settings Acts as supervisor for trainees - including medical students and residents Provides didactic trainings as appropriate Actively collaborates with co-Attending Psychiatrists to ensure safe and comprehensive continuity of care Provides consultation and acts as liaison with nursing staff regarding any appropriate medically supervised withdrawal for Veterans entering the MHRRTPs Demonstrates skills in working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and be able to provide specialty consultative knowledge and liaison regarding evidence based case conceptualizations of psychiatric and SUD related and behavioral issues and collaborates on complex conceptualizations and challenging presentations Provides advanced client de-escalation - behavioral intervention and motivational enhancement to increase programmatic completion Provides assessment and placement of 5150 holds Provides training to program staff and other health care providers - as needed Consults with other services including addiction treatment services - acute care medicine - inpatient mental health - emergency department - other residential rehabilitation treatment programs - etc to ensure patients receive advanced case management - safe management of withdrawal (including pharmacological intervention if needed) - expertise regarding psychiatric or medical stabilization - and input from other relevant departments - e.g infection control Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions - substance use disorders - preventive measures - and prescribed treatments Administrative: Establishes an environment conducive to accountable - professional practice - treating all employees in a fair - objective manner Functions collaboratively keeping supervisor and the MHRRTP Director appraised of all critical incidents - the program's changing needs - staff issues/concerns - proposing needed changes in operating procedures and policies for review in consultation with leadership Remain knowledgeable about current Joint Commission standards - current VHA policies and current VHA clinical practice guidelines and those of other relevant oversight groups and assists with policy and procedure development needed to insure compliance Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System - VISN - and/or National VA committees or task forces as needed Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227360/senior-social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227360/senior-social-worker-hud-vash Modesto, California, Summary This Senior Case Manager has experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. At least two years should be in an area of specialized practice in the Senior Social Worker's professional discipline. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - walking - standing - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties See below links for the rewards of being an employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: The Senior Social Workers verifies the Veteran's Status - Eligibility for VA medical care - and eligibility of program participation The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance The Senior Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members The Senior Social Worker is an active participant in the treatment planning process with other disciplines Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Telework may be ad-hoc eligible for this position Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00201-F Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205571/senior-social-worker-dgmc-social-worker https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22205571/senior-social-worker-dgmc-social-worker Fairfield, California, Summary Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) - a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. Patients served include both Department of Defense (DOD) and VA patients being treated by the Joint Venture Program and may include both inpatients and outpatients. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - Both hands - walking - standing - both legs required - Operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the position include - but are not limited to: Psychosocial assessments are conducted for individuals from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds Functions as a subject matter expert providing education - consultation - and mentoring to other clinical personnel and students to be sensitive and responsive to risk factors - as necessary Provides day-to-day coordination of services within the clinics and teams to which they are assigned Possess expert knowledge and ability to independently implement specialized treatment modalities - provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals - families - and groups Professional skills (highly developed and advances) are routinely used to motivate veterans to resume more effective control of their own life Has advanced knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practices and services in specialty areas - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services Work Schedule: Full Time Varying Schedule Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 09695F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227361/social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22227361/social-worker-hud-vash Stockton, California, Summary The incumbent - an entry-level social worker - functions as one of the HUD-VASH Social Workers for the Medical Center's Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV) - HUD-VASH Program. The HUDVASH program is a collaborative effort - supported through HUD Section 8 rental assistance vouchers and VA's provision of intensive case management services. The primary goal of HUD-VASH is to move veterans and their families out of chronic homelessness. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-9 - Entry Level Social Worker Experience - Education - and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic - cultural - ethnic - educational - and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - and to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the Veterans problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and assistance needed Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive - problem solving - or crisis intervention techniques Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients - staff - and representatives of community agencies Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology GS-11 - Full Performance Social Worker Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level OR Education: In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 Driver's Licensure: This position involves periodically transporting patients and requires a valid driver's license In addition - as per Incidental Drivers Policy PS-05-80 - employee's driver's record will be reviewed regular through the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11 Physical Requirements: Hearing required (aid permitted). Duties Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Telework: May be Ad-Hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 09393-F - 09392-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Major duties of the position include but are not limited to: Provides Outreach services for HUD-VASH in the community Independently conducts intake and needs assessment of homeless Veterans and their significant others Provides all necessary assessment functions - e.g. - interviewing - psychosocial histories - and assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans Will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary homeless program treatment team Will participate in policy making - goal setting - and treatment service planning discussions with other members of HUD-VASH and Homeless Programs Will provide appropriate clinical documentation for all contacts with or about Veterans Will be responsible for the collection of statistical data and for reviewing the data to improve performance and delivery of services to homeless Veterans Performs other duties as assigned. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208213/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-pact https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208213/senior-social-worker-patient-aligned-care-team-pact Auburn, California, Summary The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is a comprehensive team which delivers primary care to veteran patients in a longitudinal rather than episodic fashion and which has as its focus: prevention; health promotion - coordination - and chronic disease management. The social worker functions as a PACT teamlette member with a panel of veterans to ensure that health care meets their needs - as defined by the veteran. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Grade Determinations:GS-12 Senior Social Worker Experience/Education: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) - and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - Veterans Health Administration - dated September 10 - 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is 12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12 Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - use of fingers - Both hands - walking - standing - both legs required - Operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (Aid permitted) - and operation of a motor vehicle See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the position include - but are not limited to: Independently works with veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - psychiatric - emotional - behavioral - and psychosocial problems Frequently offers consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment and care coordination of complex patients as incumbent is seen as an expert and leader among peers in the psychosocial care of medically complex patients Possesses a working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - substance abuse disorders - bereavement - common medications - and general medical terminology Medical conditions include but are not limited to dementia (including Alzheimer's and Lewy-Body's) - CVA (cardiovascular accident - aka \"stroke\") - DM Type I (diabetes mellitus) - COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - TBI (traumatic brain injury) - CHF (congestive heart failure) - AKA and BKA (leg amputation) - CKD and ESRD (kidney disease) - and cancer Mental health conditions include but are not limited to depressive disorders - anxiety disorders (including PTSD) - substance abuse disorders - personality disorders - and psychotic disorders (including bipolar I and schizophrenia) Most prescribed medications for these stated conditions include but are not limited to benzodiazepines (for anxiety) - SSRI's and SNRI's (for depression and anxiety) - anti-psychotic medications - potassium-sparing diuretics (for heart issues) - chemotherapy and radiation (for cancer) - and cholinesterase inhibitors (for dementia) Possesses a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with - and in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of - veterans and their families/significant others Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to formulate and implement a treatment plan - identifying the patient's problems - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills and assistance needed Accepts referrals originating from any member of the interdisciplinary team - from Veterans and/or their families who call or walk-in for assistance - and from community professionals Conducts thorough assessments to determine psychosocial problems that cause distress - often impacting the health condition and creating barriers to care needs of veterans and family members - the underlying causes of the presenting problem - the interpersonal and environmental factors impacting the problem - and its effect on the patient's ability and desire to comply with the treatment recommendations by the multidisciplinary team These stressors can include adjustment to the current medical condition - untreated or under-treated mental health or substance abuse conditions - economic instability - legal problems - and inadequate housing and transportation Work Schedule: Full Time Varying Schedule Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 612-07673-F Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220806/social-worker-program-coordinator-home-care https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22220806/social-worker-program-coordinator-home-care Mather AFB, California, Summary Incumbent is a professional social worker assigned to the Home Care Coordination (HCC) Program as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team that is responsible for clinical Social Work practice in the area or program to which assigned. This is to include promotion of Social Work services as a key component of treatment and directing/coordinating clinical and psychosocial services. Services will be provided both via telephone contact and in the homes of veterans enrolled in HCC. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1 United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy 2 English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) 3 Education: Candidates must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work 4 Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all title 38 hybrid qualification standards Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure or certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation If an employee who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision leaves that occupation - the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation NOTE: If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS0185 social work series - they lose the grandfathering protection If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series - they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program (d) Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) (e) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Preferred Experience: Experience with VA and in Home Care is preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Involves considerable amount of standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting and turning Requires carrying or lifting of objects weighting up to 25lbs. - but occasionally may require work that involves pushing or lifting in excess of 25 lbs and going up and down flights of stairs The position requires long periods of driving - with varying road conditions - as well as weather conditions Requires use of hands for actions such as typing - simple grasping - fine manipulation and repetitive actions Requires the ability to frequently respond to multiple demands and priorities Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases - hazardous waste - and chemicals Emotional and mental stability Ability to effectively perform. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for assessment - planning - and provision of case management services in the HCC Program The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of veterans Conduct assessments of psychosocial problems often at a time when the veteran is experiencing crisis and include the provision of short-term - solution focused counseling with veterans and/or their families Complete thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem - to determine in-home factors impacting the problem - and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments Consult with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a veteran's treatment needs and include serve as a liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for veterans and/or their families Independently completes thorough psychosocial assessments - including psychosocial diagnosis and high risk assessments - to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of veterans and/or their families The incumbent must be able to utilize this assessment in facilitating the veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of independence that is possible and practicable Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and actively participates through collaboration with veterans and family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions Uses a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures - including acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology Facilitates action for community placements through collaboration with veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner Community placements can involve - but are not limited to - referrals to contract nursing homes - Community Living Centers - residential care homes - inpatient and outpatient hospice services Represents the program in contacts with other agencies and the public Work Schedule: M-F 8-4:30 Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad Hoc only as service policy Functional Statement #: 09738-F Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208301/vocational-nurse-trauma-recovery-program https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22208301/vocational-nurse-trauma-recovery-program Menlo Park, California, Summary The Licensed Vocational Nurse of the Nursing - Mental Health Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) is experienced and highly skilled and practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team with direction by the RN on the unit. The Trauma Recovery Program is a 60-90-day residential rehab program with 31 beds. The LVN must be medically astute in caring for the needs of the patient with PTSD and complex medical issues. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or [accredited by] the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency [or] the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission] - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006 [Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website Exceptions include:](1) Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment (2) VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986 and for their future personnel actions under this authority The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions (3) Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-3 Licensed Vocational Nurse: None beyond the basic requirements GS-4 Licensed Vocational Nurse: a) Six (6) months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or b) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration or c) Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures GS-5 Licensed Vocational Nurse: One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-04 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment and fully meets all of the performance requirements for the GS-04 LPN/LVN: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action GS-6 Licensed Vocational Nurse: One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-05 level which demonstrates knowledge - skills - and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment and fully meets all of the performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN: Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family education In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to: Administers medication and conducts medication education with the Residents Makes sure each patient is aware of their appointments - helps with problem solving regarding timing - escort needs - transportation - and logistics Clarifies prescription orders when dealing with Pharmacy and medications that are ordered as Self medications Takes breathalyzer - vital signs and urine samples for urine drug screen Verifies that equipment and patient areas are safe and compliant Work Schedule: Full-Time - 3:30pm-12:00am - Weekdays and Rotating Weekends - may include Holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 09702F-09705F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22178038/psychiatry-emergency-and-consult-liaison-clinical-moonlighter https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22178038/psychiatry-emergency-and-consult-liaison-clinical-moonlighter Los Angeles, California, Job Description Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has outstanding opportunities for Contract Psychiatrists (per diem / moonlighting) in Emergency Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.    This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of a Consultation-Liaison team in one of the country?s premier healthcare institutions. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is ranked #1in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.   Specifications   We are seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, open to continuous learning and are effective communicators who thrive in team-based settings. Responsibilities include provision of psychiatric consultations in the Emergency Department and Medical Center.   Per diem day shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Per diem night shifts are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.    About Us  Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond. With pioneering medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare and wide-ranging community benefit activities, we?re setting new standards for quality and innovation in compassionate patient care.   Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News nine of the specialties placed in the top 10. We are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.   The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences is committed to providing high-value, integrated services at the interface of psychiatry and medicine. Our programs include: General Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Transplant Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Women?s Health, Psycho-Oncology, Health Psychology and Neuropsychology. Pay Range:  $175 - $215 per hour total cash compensation when factoring in incentives and bonuses. Qualifications Minimum position requirements include a medical degree from an accredited medical school and board certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatry. Candidates must have or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license and meet the requirements for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Medical Staff membership. Candidates must have inpatient or psychiatry consult experience within the past two years of submission of their application  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:31:23 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22116395/occupational-therapist-nicu-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22116395/occupational-therapist-nicu-per-diem Beverly Hills, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. As a per diem Occupational Therapist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) unit. You will assist evaluating and treating patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Therapist will assist in delivering patient care consistent with Scope of Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. Competency skills include the ability to deliver care maintaining safety of the environment, applying appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patient with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities. The Therapist-Per Diem is considered employed on an at-will basis with no guarantee of scheduled hours. Scheduling is done based on staffing need and availability. The Therapist-Per Diem staff member is expected to be available a minimum of 16 hours per month.     Qualifications Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program - Bachelors minimum Master's Degree Graduate of an accreditied Occupational program- Preferred Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program- Preferred Licenses & Certification: Possess a current and valid Occupational Therapy License per California State requirements Advanced Practice in Swallowing Assessment certification strongly preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. What else are we looking for? 1 year experience as a practicing therapist and evidence of ability to perform at this level. 1 year experience in the current or similar practice setting in which the individual will be working as a therapist - NICU. Good knowledge of assessment and intervention in a medical and physical disabilities setting. Ability to address both development and feeding/eating/swallowing in neonates. Preference given to individuals with experience with complex neonates (i.e. ELBW). Preference given to individuals with Advanced Practice in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention. Physical Demands: Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis. Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques. Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22201199/on-call-crisis-counselor-clinical-social-worker-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22201199/on-call-crisis-counselor-clinical-social-worker-per-diem Santa Monica, California, Description Work within an exceptional team of counselors to care for those who have experienced the profound trauma of sexual abuse and assault to make a real difference in the lives of others.     The Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center provides free, comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment for sexual assault victims - adults and children - 24 hours a day, including emergency medical care, forensic/evidentiary services, counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, and information about rights and options to help victims make informed choices and decisions. The Rape Treatment Center also provides ongoing, longer-term, trauma-informed therapy and other support services for victims and their significant others.      The On-Call Rape Treatment Center Counselor provides telephone and in-person on-call response services, including on-site crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment to sexual assault victims seeking medical care and forensic medical examinations.     Evening and weekend shifts. Weekday evening shifts begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 a.m. Weekend/Saturday & Sunday shifts are 12 hours - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Holiday coverage of minimum of 48 hours during the calendar year required . This is a Per Diem appointment; may convert to career.    Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Qualifications Required:   Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare from an accredited institution   CA State LCSW or be license-eligible to practice in CA   Ability to work effectively with people who represent diversity in age, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds   Must live within 30 minutes of the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA   Experience with victims of sexual assault and bilingual (Spanish and English) language skills preferred.   Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22204013/clinical-social-worker-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22204013/clinical-social-worker-per-diem Los Angeles, California, Description Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of advanced medical education and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become the trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care for the many communities we serve.    Salary range: $53.96 - $69.63 Hourly Note this is a Per Diem appointment that may convert to career.  Qualifications We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker with:  Master’s degree in social work or social welfare CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols. Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams Willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually Computer proficiency Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting and transplant experience is highly preferred.   Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22206553/rn-case-manager-case-management-part-time-day-shift-marina-del-rey-hospital https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22206553/rn-case-manager-case-management-part-time-day-shift-marina-del-rey-hospital Marina del Rey, California, Job Description Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation?s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year. This award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals! **Eligible for a $5,000 Employee Referral Bonus  What You Will Do in This Role: A Registered Nurse Case Manager plans and coordinates care of the patient from pre-hospitalization through discharge. Works with all members of the health care team to ensure a collaborative approach is maintained in care and treatment of the patient. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening criteria and for infection control, quality services for continued stay and through discharge. Plans and coordinates home care services and needs. Coordinates the discharge planning function in conjunction with the social worker. Participates in education on and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols. Provides or arranges patient teaching as appropriate. Works closely with social workers to integrate psychosocial management of patient/family needs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Performs evaluation and or assessment within the established/communicated timeframe Documents appropriate reviews for assigned patients using utilization review tool. Provides telephonic review for identified contracted/private patients collaborates with on-site and/or outside reviewers. Keeps patients informed of progress and provides information related to disease progression. Collaborates with discharge planner to make orders and arranges for home care equipment, healthcare needs, and works with third-party payers to validate orders. Educates patients and families on all aspects of patients? hospitalization and continuing care. Assumes responsibility for timely completion of required case management reports for regulatory bodies, health plans, and insurance carriers. Interacts professionally with patient/family/caregivers and involves them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge needs. Coordinates with multidisciplinary team to ensure the identification of a safe and appropriate discharge plan for each assigned patient. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday, ONSITE Qualifications Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (required). Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred). Certifications/Licenses: Current and valid California RN License (required). Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) (preferred). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting (required). Minimum of 1year of Case Management experience (preferred). Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22222050/mental-health-associate-community-share-part-time https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22222050/mental-health-associate-community-share-part-time California, Job Description The Cedars-Sinai Share & Care program provides services to at-risk children and adolescents, beginning in 1981 as the Psychological Trauma Center. Our professional counselors deliver services to students who are experiencing emotional and academic challenges due to traumatic situations and stressors. Share & Care provides a group structure to facilitate emotional nurturing, healthy self-esteem, and positive coping skills through a 12-week art therapy curriculum that can result in academic success. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, the per diem Mental Health Associate at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California provides mental health prevention, intervention and crisis intervention services within school settings and the community at large following a period of observation and training. Incumbents develop partnerships and provide a full range of services consisting of assessment, group therapy, individual and family therapy when appropriate. Participates in team meetings and planning. She/he demonstrates motivation, creativity and serves as a catalyst for effect change. She/he maintains competency/skills including the ability to provide care to special populations with diverse cultural backgrounds. She/he can identify safety concerns and institute measures to provide safe environment. Conducts assessments of students, as a part of the triage process and for students admitted into the program. Participates in the treatment planning process by attending treatment team meetings. Demonstrates sound conceptualization of problems, strengths, goals and objectives; evidences follow through on implementation of approved plans, monitors students progress Conducts individual, family and group interventions Collaborates with internal and external sources in providing clinical treatment Coordinates care for patient and care delivery team as needed     Qualifications Education: Master's Degree in Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapy License/Certifications: In process or currently have a Board Behavioral Science Associate Designation Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical experience with children and adults Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22204025/rn-case-manager-surgery-services https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22204025/rn-case-manager-surgery-services Los Angeles, California, Description There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.   Using your advanced practice nursing skills, you will be responsible for assessing and coordinating care for a diverse group of patients. You will collaborate and consult with a multi-disciplinary health care team as well as with patients and their families to ensure safe and effective coordination of care. This involves developing and implementing individualized care plans utilizing evidence-based tools for risk stratification to ensure delivery of safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective care. You will also perform utilization review while assuring the delivery of concurrent and post-hospital care. We’re also looking to you to help drive performance improvement efforts.   At UCLA Health, our passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.   Salary Range: $65.53 - $84.75 Hourly   Qualifications We’re seeking a self-directed, creative problem solver with a: BSN or MSN (ASN accepted for current UCLA Health Nursing staff) CA RN License and BLS certification  Recent experience in case management, utilization management and discharge planning  Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience; or the equivalent of education and experience Strong leadership abilities Systems planning and patient care management experience in a high-volume work environment Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Knowledge of a large university teaching hospitals   Preferred: certified case manager and acute hospital experience as a case manager. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:53:24 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22186809/mental-health-clinician-community-share-care-per-diem https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22186809/mental-health-clinician-community-share-care-per-diem Los Angeles, California, Job Description When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. The Cedars?Sinai Share & Care program provides services to at?risk children and adolescents. The program started in 1981 as the Psychological Trauma Center, and our professional counselors provide services to students who are experiencing emotional and academic challenges due to traumatic situations and stressors. Share & Care provides a group structure to facilitate emotional nurturing, healthy self?esteem and positive coping skills through a 10?week art therapy curriculum that can result in academic success. Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician to support high school students who are pregnant and may be at risk of school failure due to social, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing evidence based and/or evidence informed practices within a high school setting. The counselor will provide individual, group and family support through psychoeducation on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, postpartum and other socio-emotional issues that impact learning. Counselor will also provide community referrals, linkages, and collaborations with District and community resources to address student and family needs. School-Based program working with pregnant teens and teen mothers. Provide psychotherapy to individuals and groups. Knowledgeable on reporting requirements for Elder Abuse and Child Abuse. Document interventions according to regulatory requirements and standards. Keep all documentation current and complete for all patients in caseload. 2 days per week from 9:30am - 1:30pm. 1 location: Downtown Los Angeles Qualifications Educational/License Require ments: Master?s degree in Social Work (MSW), or Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited university. Licensed in LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and/or LMFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)  Experience Requirements: Two (2) plus years of post-licensure experience provided to individual and group therapy, preferably in a school-based setting. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking therapist preferred. Experience in clinical supervision and training. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:14 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199993/senior-social-worker-hud-vash https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22199993/senior-social-worker-hud-vash Oakland, California, Summary The HUD-VASH program - a partnership between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Depart of Veterans Affairs - is a clinical case management program for chronically homeless Veterans aimed at providing psychosocial services to Veterans who acquire permanent housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system. Functions as a Case Manager for the HUD/VASH Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program located at various sites within the SF VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) catchment area. Duties This position as the Senior Social Worker-HUD/VASH at GS12 grade level is responsible but not limited to as followings: 1) To be the clinical case manager for a caseload of Veterans admitted into the HUD-VASH program - working with a multi-disciplinary team to assist the Veteran to secure and maintain permanent housing 2) To determine the stage of case management for each Veteran and confirm that the multi-disciplinary team is meeting face to face with the Veteran at the frequency required by the given stage the incumbent understands that these face to face meetings should take place in Veteran's residence unless otherwise indicated 3) To ensure that the team's interventions adhere to the treatment plan created with the Veteran 4) To complete the other documentation requirements of the HUD-VASH program - including psychosocial assessments - HOMES database updates - measurement based care tracking - pain - nutrition - and suicide screenings 5) To submit paperwork to place psychiatric holds on Veterans when indicated as certified by the county where they are assigned cases - 6) Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management 7) Has the ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice 8) Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes 9) Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills 10) Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery 11) Must be able to provide supervision this is not necessarily part of the assigned duties but could be as needed by agency need and/or incumbent interest Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or as determined by the hiring supervisor Driver License Requirement: This position is required to travel up to 76% A Current and Valid CA Driver License is required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400 https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator https://careers.mentalhealthamerica.net/jobs/rss/22217993/social-worker-program-coordinator Los Angeles, California, Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Social Worker Program Coordinator is independently licensed at the Advance Practice level to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Residential Services (CRS). The HCHV CRS Liaison is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of services provided by community-based programs funded under the VA emergency housing contracts. Duties Provide supportive services and case management to Veterans residing in Contract Emergency Residential Housing facilities Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work - casework - community organization and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to achieve independence Monitors the clinical care and asses the compliance of the programs receiving payments - as described in the recipient's contract When necessary - the incumbent intervenes to facilitate compliance or corrective actions and - when appropriate - develops - facilitates and monitors plans of correction Provides oversight of the Contract Residential Services as defined by VHA policy Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Contract Emergency Residential Housing Program - upon completion of required training and certification Coordinates care and acts as an advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and provides linkages for Veterans to VHA health care services - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and community agencies Provide a wide range of services - including assessments - referrals - short-term case management - advocacy - and service coordination Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work - individual - family and group counseling - discharge planning - case management and other services as appropriate Provide consultation services to other VA staff regarding the psychosocial needs of homeless Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on healthcare - adherence to treatment - and housing plans Participate in conducting team conferences to promote professional development - training - and coordination of service delivery TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional by car to travel to Veterans Contract Residential Services Programs and or in the community to assist Veterans with housing as needed and also to conduct site visit of contract agencies Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Authorized for ad-hoc only after first 90 days of employment Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:26 -0400