Caseworker 2 (MHID)

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake interviews and 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.
• Calls clients, families, physicians, or others regarding clients' needs and services.
• Attends staff meetings and reports on clients' progress.
• Aids clients with internal staff, external agencies, and others to meet their needs.
• Assists in therapies, as necessary.
• Acts as an advocate for clients in school, court, or other necessary areas.
• Searches computer databases 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.