Senior Social Worker (DOH/PHD/CMS #36350)

Why does the job exist?

Provide direct client services for medically and financially eligible clients to attain mutually determined goals; gather, generate, maintain appropriate records and accurate completion of forms for social work intervention, expand, enhance and contribute to the improvement of services of the Children's Medical Services and related information needed to assure accurate, competent, and professional implementation of the Children's Medical Services program and the Public Health Division Mission statement.

How does it get done?

• Provide direct client services to clientele.
• Will provide services to multi-ethnic, mono-lingual population, and provide assurance of services for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
• Services will be addressed on an individual, family, and systems level.

Who are the customers?

The Public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with case management;
• Good communication skills;
• The ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9)
• Two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers, and families.

Employment Requirements

• Absolutely must be a Licensed Social Worker in the State of NM with a LBSW, LMSW, LCSW for LISW.
• A Provisional License will be accepted contingent on passing the test before it expires and obtaining a license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Employment Requirements (continued)

• Must be able to reach and lift up to forty pounds.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Travel to provides outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with occasional overnight stay is required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.