Social Worker II HHS

Definition

Definition : Under general supervision from the Behavioral Health Services Manager performs professional in- home and wrap around case management techniques to assigned adults with general mental health (GMH) and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) concerns within the Adult and Family Services Program. Works with GMH and SMI adults to help improve the quality of their lives (through skill acquisition) and teaching them to utilize available resources and natural supports. This is done through assessment and the development of behaviorally based services plans and providing case management support to the client family and team members in the implementation of those services. Works GMH and SMI adults by providing navigational tools as resources to help develop natural supports and help implement services as needed for each case. Targets a variety of areas and needs including working with GMH and SMI adults in the field and in home. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Distinguishing Features : The Social Worker II distinguished from the Social Worker I job class by carrying a higher proportion of difficult or complex cases and providing services in home and in the field.

Essential Functions : Essential functions may vary among position and may include the following tasks knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

1. Provides case management coordination of care and support services to individuals and their families. Arranges for provision of and provides referrals to medically necessary behavioral health services. Provides support and assistance to family members in coping with clients mental health condition.

• Confers and coordinates care with contracted providers and representatives from public and private agencies and organizations such as but not limited to AHCCCS Social Security State / Tribal Welfare offices legal services behavioral health hospitals behavioral health agencies and residential treatment facilities to assist clients and guardians in applying for and obtaining appropriate needed services.

Maintains accurate and current client records through timely documentation of progress notes treatment plans and other case file documentation in an electronic health record system.

2. Maintains statistical data on clients to meet programs reporting requirements.

3. Provides transportation for clients as needed.

4. Participates in clinical staffing and staff meetings. Utilizes supervision and consultation to discuss cases or issues that require additional input and planning.

5. Participates in training opportunities that will enhance knowledge of tribal case management behavioral health child abuse and neglect.

6. Helps to maintain an environment within the Health and Human Services Department that encourages teamwork interdependence and ethical behavior.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental and program operations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics :

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of supervised internship from an accredited college / university can be counted toward the experience requirements.

Special Requirements

May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights weekends and holidays.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License

Employees in and applicants applying for jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 Minors Article X. Investigation of Persons Working With Children.

Prior to hire as an employee applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background / fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran Community Member Spouse of Community Member qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference the following is required : 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License / certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission) and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods :

1) attach to application

2) email to

3) fax

4) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS / BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID / CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 65225 - 88057