21-064 Assessment Caseworker – Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. – Latrobe, PA

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

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POSITION: Assessment Caseworker (Part-Time)

Latrobe Mental Health Outpatient and Drug & Alcohol

PAY GRADE: 12

WAGE: $16.93/hr. (Opportunity for advancement with the agency)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial screenings and comprehensive assessments to determine an individual’s service needs for mental health, drug and alcohol and co-occurring disorders.
• Responds to calls for services by completing initial screenings, and schedules initial appointments.
• Conducts a comprehensive mental health, drug/alcohol or co-occurring assessment on all clients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies, maintaining a direct service level of 60% minimum time.
• May carry a small caseload of outpatient services.
• Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Participates in Case Conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, either individually and/or group settings and provides testimony at any court hearings.
• Initiates appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate client care.
• Prepares, maintains and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, i.e. evenings, weekends, etc.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services field, in accordance with DHS and DDAP regulations, with progressive experience in human services.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to interpret detailed medical records and documentation obtained from health care providers.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction.
• Ability to communicate with effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently following established policies and procedures.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA. POSTING#21-064.

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