Caseworker 1 (MHID)

Responsibilities

• 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.