CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - 40009303

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this job is to provide intensive screening, counseling and crisis intervention in serious and complicated cases in the psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with complex mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This position works full-time in a detention setting. This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks. 

This position in the Jail Mental Health Program is assigned to work 12.5 hour shifts each Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a total of 37.5 hours; with Monday-Thursday off each week.  Services are provided in a jail setting with direct contact with detainees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• This person will conduct initial screening/assessment for identified mental health clients referred from Intake, 
• Assess clients on suicide precautions by conducting a risk assessment for self-harm.  Assess clients on observation (i.e. Security Observation) to determine level of care and supervision needed.  Uses considerable judgment in conducting individual assessments/diagnosis, selecting and providing treatment techniques and/or dealing with psychosocial aspects
• Provide individual counseling sessions for clients on the Mental Health case load. Respond to kiosk requests as assigned by a Jail Mental Health Supervisor.
• Check on clients in the Mental Health Pod and assist with any questions or concerns.
• Provide professional consultation to Medical and Detention personnel for clients exhibiting symptoms of mental illness.  Participate in involuntary commitment process as appropriate.
• Provide a detailed summary of weekend events to the MH Supervisor onsite or on call. Consult with contract psychiatrist as needed. 
• Enter documentation in electronic medical record.  Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and meets HIPAA, federal, and state requirements regarding confidentiality.
• Obtain and transmit Release of Information forms from clients for service providers and follow up with providers for continuity of care.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, groupwork, and community problems.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavior and psychosocial problems and their diagnosis and treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics, a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program, methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings
• Considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis.
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems.
• Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related fields from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervised experience in a mental health field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess full Licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. 

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.