Mental Health Social Worker

Gateways offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits (medical and dental insurance; 403b Retirement Plan with company contribution, Supplemental Insurance plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance program, Flexible Spending plan, paid Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Holidays, and paid Holidays).

Percy Village is a state-licensed residential facility for up to 136 adults with mental disabilities, ages 18-59, located in Boyle Heights. The program offers a structured residence and Outpatient Clinic with intensive mental health supportive services in order to prepare and empower clients to develop independent skills, and improve current levels of functioning in order to successfully re-integrate back into community living.

Percy Village employs a dynamic team of approximately 45 multidisciplinary staff (e.g. Paraprofessionals, Master’s level/licensed therapists, Case Aides, Medication Technicians, etc.) seven days per week to monitor care, provide case management services, mental health services including classes in independent living skills and socialization, individual and group therapy sessions, assistance with vocational and education plans, and medication support services.

The responsibilities of the position include providing individual and group therapy, as well as case management services to an adult residential population.

Preferred Experience

Clinical treatment of both acute and chronic mentally ill population.
Crisis intervention experience.
Experience with family therapy.
Treatment and discharge planning.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Experience with preparation of written client evaluations.
Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred

Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related area from an accredited university. Eligible for licensure ASW, AMFT or APCC with California BBS