Social Work Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home and community “strength-based” services to families and children affected by mental illness to prevent crises and achieve a maximum level of independence and functioning.
• Provides families and children with psycho-education, linkages and referrals.
• Maintains a caseload as necessary to meet program and OMH requirements.
• Maintains client charts, prepares legible initial assessments, case management plans, progress notes etc., in a professional and timely manner.
• Provides work schedules and maintains integrity of use of time in field.
• Responds to all assigned cases within 48 hours; Follows up on delinquent appointments.
• Collects and revises information on community health and welfare resources that can contribute to alleviating patient’s problems.
• Participates in clinical consultations and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Undergraduate/Bachelor's in Social Work or Humanities required
• 3 years' experience working with a psychiatric population, field work experience
• Experience with Advocacy and Support, Care Plan Development and Management
• Experience with Resource Navigation and Linkages, Supportive Counseling, and Field Work
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, communication, and parenting skills, cognitive, and behavioral interventions helpful
• Must have driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation