Social Worker

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Social Worker is responsible for coordinating all services related to the mental health issues of clients, including diagnoses, assessment of need, and referral as warranted. He/She will provide therapy for clients with special needs and conduct special focus groups for clients (e.g., post-traumatic stress, sexual or other abuse, etc.) The Social Worker will conduct the initial psychosocial history and mental health care upon completion of inpatient program.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Conduct initial psychosocial history interviews on all clients during the Admission/Orientation phase
• Conduct mental health status determination during Admission/Orientation Phase and at other appropriate times during the Treatment Phases
• Coordinate all mental health treatment and referrals for clients in all phases
• Consult with primary counselors on clients with special needs
• Provide supervision or treatment of all cases requiring social worker level involvement by managed care or other referral agencies
• Attends seminars and training on pertinent issues
• Develop and maintain referral linkages with outside agencies and organizations to meet the needs of program clients
• Participate on interdisciplinary treatment teams and in case conferences
• Maintain up-to-date case notes for clients on caseload
• Work in close liaison with program Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatrist
• Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years post graduate experience providing social work services, preferably serving chemically dependent and/or mentally ill individuals
• Previous relevant experience in delivering social services in a DHS regulations shelter environment
• Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, and protocols
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• Almost always: Fingering, Extended sitting (remaining seated without being able to stand for long periods of time),
• Seldom: Bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching, extended standing (requires standing without being able to sit for long periods of time), extended walking (requires walking without being able to stop or rest for long periods of time)
• Sedentary work (equivalent to lifting approximately 10 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying of small objects. A minimal amount of walking or standing may be required)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Limited supervision: Provided with clear statements of objectives and resources available. Work reviewed in terms of achievement of objectives only. This level is common to most mid-level managers.

Acknowledgment of Job Description 

This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding on ACACIA NETWORK and that ACACIA NETWORK remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above described job at any time, without notice, and at its discretion. I further understand and agree that nothing in this job description changes my status as an at-will employee, meaning that either ACACIA NETWORK or I can terminate our employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

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