What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker 1 (MHID) position at Centre County, Pennsylvania?
- Conducts intake interviews, receives information on new clients referred to agency.
- Documents intakes and creates files on new clients and updates progress of existing clients.
- Assists in administering life management or care plans for caseload.
- Maintains contact with clients as required or more frequently.
- Arranges for necessary programs and treatments for clients, either within the department or through outside agencies; schedules appointments for clients as necessary.
- Enters client data in computer files for maintenance of records.
- Conducts phone contacts with clients, families, physicians, or others in regard to clients needs and services.
- Attends staff meetings and reports of clients progress.
- Assists clients with internal staff, outside agencies, and others to service clients needs.
- Assists in therapies, as necessary.
- Acts as advocate for clients in school, court, or other needed areas.
- Searches computer database for client information as needed.
- Completes requests and referrals for evaluations and client progress as required.
- Attends meetings and trainings, as necessary.
Performs other case management and support services as required
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or human service related field which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. Basic/introductory computer training in Microsoft Office programs such as Word or Excel. OR—any equivalent combination of experience and training required. Required Experience: Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Job Details
56112
MH/ID/EI-D&A
Open
Base Pay: Salary Grade: 6 $19.83/hour Non-Exempt Shift Available: Full Time 8:30am-5:00pm On-call hours as assigned
March 6, 2025 11:30 AM
Open Until Filled
Salary : $20
