Are you looking for a position to make a difference in your community? Do you have experience providing direct mental health services to adults?

Then check out our open position with Sherburne County!

This position will provide direct mental health services to adults who meet the criteria for "serious and persistent mental illness". Services include, crisis intervention, case management, and treatment planning. This position will involve development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans with individuals, their families and support networks.

These examples of typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Regular attendance according to the department's approved work schedule is required for all Sherburne County positions.

• Respond to new referrals according to timelines found in statute, rule, and county policy regarding offer of service, follow-up, obtaining application for services and consents for release of information, obtaining diagnostic assessment, completing functional assessment, and developing a written Individual Community Support Plan.
• Utilize therapeutic skills and knowledge in order to make a thorough assessment of strengths, needs, culture, safety and risks.
• Assist clients to develop an Individual Community Support Plan that addresses needs identified in the diagnostic assessment, social history, and functional assessment.
• Utilize knowledge of community resources and funding streams in order to offer resources most appropriate to meet client needs and assist client to access appropriate services.
• Utilize counseling and crisis intervention skills as needed to assist clients to resolve issues and to maintain positive relationships in the community and with their support system.
• Coordinate comprehensive assessment per state rule and County policies and procedures.
• Authorize treatment per State requirements and county policies and procedures.
• Refer clients to more restrictive settings/services if no community-based alternative is available.

Education: BA/BS in Social Work or closely related field.
 
Must have a valid MN driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Experience:

Social Worker I: Minimum of completed Social Work internship or closely related field
Social Worker II: Minimum of 1 year of Social Work experience or equivalent education plus work experience

Preferred Experience: Experience working with adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness; Adult Mental Health Rule 79 Case Management training; Crisis Intervention Training; and dual diagnosis training. Licensure by the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Training in SSIS. 

• Skills needed include interviewing, information collection, assessment, counseling, program development, advocacy skills, report writing and resource development, maintain objectivity.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all Federal/State laws, Department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of court processes, mental health, maltreatment, and delinquency.
• Demonstrate by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all employees.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including sharing knowledge with others and participating in new employee training.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with human services staff, other county employees, clients, and the public.
• Confer regularly with and keep one's immediate supervisor informed on all important matters pertaining to assigned job accountabilities.
• Represent the County in a professional manner to all clients, professionals, and community members when doing the County's business.
• Ability to handle confidential and data privacy issues appropriately.
• Ability to handle contentious issues appropriately.
• Ability to solve problems and determine appropriate course of action.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrams or schedule forms.
• Ability to manage crisis situations.

• Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's vision, mission, and values.
• Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and county-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
• Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Informs immediate supervisor of all-important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
• Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
• Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
• Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.