SIGN-ON BONUS & RELOCATION EXPENSES AVAILABLE
The Clinical Social Worker, under the direction of the Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, is responsible for providing outpatient behavioral health and crisis intervention services to client who are involved with the Advocacy Resource Center and who have experienced trauma. These services will include screening, intake and orientation, assessment, treatment, education, discharge planning, counseling and crisis intervention services. The position is responsible for providing prevention services to groups and individuals, professional consultation and other community services related to behavioral health issues and serves as the liaison between the Advocacy Resource Center and the Behavioral Health Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
- Counsel individuals, families, groups and couples.
- Documents client needs and progress notes.
- Develops diagnostic impressions according to DSM criteria.
- Develops treatment and continuing care plans in conjunction with clients.
- Consults with referral sources regarding clinical recommendations and client progress, if appropriate authorizations are in place.
- Determines appropriate therapies and implements those therapies for client needs and presenting challenges.
- Conducts case management services as an advocate for clients.
- Determines when discharge from clinical programming is appropriate.
- Determines the appropriate level of care for clients according to American Science of Addiction Medicine II criteria.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)
- Attends and participates in team meetings.
- Performs prevention and community education activities.
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
CONTACTS:
Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, executives, Board of Directors, customers and outside vendors/service providers.