What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at County of Jackson, WI?
At the County of Jackson, WI, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Social Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of social services to individuals and families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate prospective consumers' needs, determine appropriate response, and ensure that response is made.
- Provide social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and/or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines.
- Work to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
- Coordinate access to services, monitor cases to ensure that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, review progress, and terminate services when goals are attained.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with drug and alcohol population, mental health population and/or vulnerable adults.
As a Behavioral Health Social Worker at the County of Jackson, WI, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community members. If you are passionate about social work and dedicated to delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
