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Job description
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Travel
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A Los Angeles County corrections caseworker's job involves assessing inmates' biopsychosocial needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating care and referrals to community services. This role includes conducting assessments, providing therapy or counseling, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and creating discharge/reentry plans to help inmates transition back to the community.
Job functions
Assessment: Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of inmates to identify health, mental health, substance use, housing, and employment needs.
Treatment Planning: Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans, often in collaboration with other staff members, to address identified needs.
Service Provision: Provide direct services such as individual or group therapy, psychotherapy, and support groups within a correctional facility.
Coordination and Linkage: Coordinate with various agencies, court staff, and internal health services to link clients to appropriate community resources for aftercare upon release.
Documentation: Document client progress, treatment summaries, and assist with creating court reports.
Team Collaboration: Participate in multi-disciplinary team conferences to consult with other professionals and help develop disposition and treatment plans.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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