Licensed Social Worker

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct group facilitation as it relates to scope of practice and complete all appropriate documentation according to NBH and its governing bodies expectations.
• Document services provided in a weekly note, individual note, and/or information note. Documentation will be completed according to NBH policies and procedures and standards established by governing bodies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and supervision meetings.
• Work cooperatively with outside agencies and provide court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with progress reports as requested.
• Discharge duties in accordance with contracts, licensure standards, and NBH policies and procedures.
• Exhibit knowledge of core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.
• Initiate and serve as the responsible discipline for discharge planning, utilizing assessments and recommendations from the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Serve as contact person for families and outside providers.
• Initiate and complete all relevant documentation, i.e., group attendance records, group notes, progress notes, communication log, etc. within time frames.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust workload to meet fluctuation in client census.
• Able to identify significant changes in patient’s condition and take appropriate actions as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations, and documentation.
• Serve as part of multidisciplinary treatment team and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide therapeutic intervention and supportive counseling to patients or families in regard to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well-being.
• Attend All-Staff meetings and participate as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must hold a current Social Work License in the state of Minnesota.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work.
• Must know and understand the implications of 245G, sections 245A.65, 626.557, and 626.5572, and Chapter 260E.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days.
• Must have 2 years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• Possess a current Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use Google Suite programs and other computer skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Familiar with Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) Model.
• Motivational Interviewing Approach.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Familiar with Procentive, Electronic Health Record System.