Sr. Caseworker (Psychiatry)

Job Summary:

 

Under limited supervision, responsible for working within a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to community adult and adolescent outpatients with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and other co-morbid conditions. *Must have reliable transportation for daily home visits*

Job Duties:

 

Evaluates and assesses patient’s behavior, emotional responses, interpersonal relationships, and social conditions.

Gives diagnostic impressions and treats adults, adolescents, and families.

Develops individual treatment plans for patients and documents case records as needed.

Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services and identify problem areas.

Assists with developing and implementing evidence-based treatment models.

Collaborates on additional research and/or contract programs, providing support services and clinical care to community adult outpatients with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and other co-morbid conditions.

Responsibilities may include crisis interventions as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Education:

 

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required.

Experience:

 

Three(3) years of experience in a health care setting is required.

1 yr experience with serios mental illness

Billingual preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

 

LPC, LMSW, or LMFTa licensure is preferred.

 

 

 

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