Student Assistant – Social Work Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
The company is the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (DSH – Atascadero). It is a secure public sector hospital that provides inpatient forensic services. Its primary function is to serve mentally ill adult males who have been court-committed from various locations throughout the State of California.
DSH – Atascadero is strategically located on the central coast of California, offering convenient access to notable destination areas such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay. This location provides employees with easy reach to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. The department prides itself on its professional and talented workforce, inviting individuals to join its team.
The official website for the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero.
About the Job: Student Assistant – Social Work Intern
This position is for a Student Assistant, specifically designated as a Social Work Intern.
Position Details:
• Job Code #: JC-482985
• Position #(s): 455-501-4870-902
• Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT
• Salary Range: The salary for this position ranges from $3,075.00 to $4,144.00 per month. It is important to note that new candidates to State employment will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range if applicable.
• Number of Positions: There is 1 position available for this role.
• Work Location: The job is based in San Luis Obispo County, specifically at the DSH – Atascadero facility.
• Telework: This position requires an “In Office” presence, meaning telework is not available.
• Job Type: Student Assistant
Job Description and Duties:
The Student Assistant (Social Work Intern) will operate under the general supervision of an assigned Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker within the Social Work Services department at DSH – Atascadero. The incumbent will engage in a variety of duties, which include but are not limited to:
• Academic Progress: Actively working on coursework towards a degree within the area of Social Sciences, with an anticipated completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. This indicates the role is designed to complement academic studies.
• CONREP Request Management: Responsibility for scheduling and processing CONREP (Conditional Release Program) requests for patient evaluations. This involves coordinating evaluations that can occur either via hospital visit or video conference.
• Hospital Staff Notification: Providing timely notification to hospital staff regarding all scheduled CONREP evaluations to ensure smooth coordination.
• Data Maintenance and Logging: Accurately maintaining CONREP data tracking systems and logs. This crucial task involves meticulously recording information for all evaluations, referrals, Terms of Conditions, and Letters of Acceptance.
• Reporting and Data Collection: Assisting in the collection of data and the preparation of reports, particularly those related to CONREP referrals and applications for public benefits.
• Casework and Group Support: Providing assistance with performing general casework duties and contributing to group treatment activities, offering support in direct patient-related services.
Further comprehensive details about the specific job responsibilities are available in the official Duty Statement for this position.
