Social Worker

Overview

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings and comprehensive assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences based on information from all available sources;
• Provide clients, guardians and/or family members with complete and accurate information regarding services and community resources available to meet the identified needs;
• Assist clients in determining their eligibility for entitlements, community services and supports;
• Coordinate with treatment team members and other providers, including representatives from state and community hospitals to facilitate successful transition to less intensive services in the community;
• Facilitate access to aftercare appointments following discharge from inpatient and residential treatment settings;
• Provide transportation assistance as needed until the client is able to access transportation resources independently;
• Develop Individualized Plans of Service with clients and other members of their treatment teams;
• Provide face-to-face in-person office and/or home visits and/or telehealth services to each assigned client based on their needs and preferences and according to the frequency outlined in their IPOS;
• Conduct community outreach as needed in order to facilitate client engagement or reengagement and to ensure access to needed services and supports;
• Provide crisis intervention, crisis and safety planning as clinically appropriate.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling with a LMSW, LLP or LPC licensure from the State of Michigan. All state licensure must continually remain active, in effect, and free from disciplinary action. - Required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience treating adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders. - Required.
• Specific experience working in a community mental health setting and knowledge. - Preferred.
• Must be eligible for a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire and a Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist credential within 120 days of hire.
• Must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire. The Development Plan application must be submitted to MCBAP with or without the required trainings within 30 days of hire. Documentation of required trainings may be submitted with the Development Plan Application or within 90 days of hire.
• Candidates for this position must have exceptional clinical assessment, client engagement and intervention skills.
• Must demonstrate competency working collaboratively with clients, family members, agency staff and community partners.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have an orientation toward providing community outreach services and must have the ability to effectively manage crisis situations.
• Additional requirements include a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of adults with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders and their families.
• Candidates must also possess and retain a Chauffeurs license and meet the driving eligibility requirements as defined by the agency’s current insurance policy.
• Cannot accept candidates who are on student/work visas, and/or require sponsorship to work in the U.S. at this time.

State License Requirements

• Michigan

Additional License Requirements

• LMSW, LLP or LPC (Full license required.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $73,281.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Social Worker- Adult Behavioral Health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC or LLP & SATS & CAADC (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Southgate, MI 48195 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Southgate, MI 48195: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000 - $73,281