Social Worker (LMSW) - Contractual or Full Time

Provide outpatient clinical services including psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, and discharge/aftercare planning activities and provision of individual, group, or family sessions to be scheduled based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Performing admission, assessment, and discharge functions.
• Assessing mental health, substance use, and other status of clients.
• Preparing client initial and master treatment plans as appropriate.
• Conducting individual, group and/or family therapy as appropriate.
• Conducting education and training regarding aspects of substance abuse and severe and persistent mental illness.
• Preparing/submitting reports in accordance with state, agency, referral and CARF program requirements.
• Obtaining/monitoring funding authorizations from the state and insurance companies.
• Maintaining professional relationships with referral sources.

NOTE: This position will be responsible for running some evening groups.

• Master’s Social Worker Clinical License required
• Certified Advanced Addictions and Drug (CAADC) credential preferred
• Experience providing Substance Abuse counseling to individuals and groups required
• Experience with CMH population and required documentation and electronic record preferred

Desired Competencies

• Strong clinical skills and ability to engage in positive therapeutic relationships required. Ability to engage and retain clients
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to operate computer equipment
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, program and services as they relate to the provision of services
• Working knowledge of the system of services needed to address the needs of people with substance abuse issues and the ability to coordinate care between these programs.
• Clinical experience using evidence based practices for Mental Health and Substance abuse including, but not limited to, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Stage of Change theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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