MISSION STATEMENT:

Swanson Center’s compassionate staff is dedicated to improving lives by providing comprehensive, expert mental health services.

SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of responsible activities as a member of a child and adolescent team such as but not limited to; case management duties in the areas of intake, treatment planning, individual, family, and group skills training and development, discharge planning, follow-up care and per qualifications. Responsible for case management of clients assigned or referred for treatment. This may also include consultations with other agencies including schools, juvenile probation, courts, Division of Family and Children Services and other child caring services.

QUALIFICATIONS/DEGREE:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a health related field. Training, education, and experience in working with children and their families are preferred. Must possess a good driving record, valid driver’s license, and a registered four-wheeled vehicle.

COMPETENCIES:

• Able to document services and activities
• Can ascertain and convey client needs
• Can identify and report sentinel events and ethical violations
• Able to identify community resources
• Able to identify and emergency and effectively intervene
• Can analyze information and draw relevant conclusions

SUPERVISED BY: Program directors

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits child and adolescent clients at other facilities and in their homes. Demonstrates courtesy, professionalism, and commitment to the Center’s mission at all times.

• Performs services necessary for the client's treatment, comfort, and convenience such as scheduling therapy and doctor appointments and assistance with personal affairs.
• Performs standard case management tasks such as linkage, monitoring and follow-up, referral service planning, client advocacy, crisis intervention, intake activity, discharge planning, staffing, home visits, and other duties that conform to recognized treatment modalities.
• Complies with productivity standards described in the Center’s collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintains accountability for assigned clients’ progress, the continuity of their care, and the appropriate disposition of their cases.

• Fully ensures the timely, thorough, and accurate submission all required paper and electronic records of client care and staff activity.
• Attends and participates in designated staff meetings.

8. Advocates for clients in order to improve their general well-being. Assists with emergency detention procedures, and court referral proceedings.

9. Develops and maintains linkages with client families, other caregivers, outside agencies, and the state hospital system.

10. Complies with the Center’s Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and other policies and procedures.

• Makes recommendations to supervisors regarding client treatment and services.
• Participates fully in the quality assurance systems of the Center.
• At all times, maintains a valid driver’s license, observes traffic laws, and practices safe driving when transporting Center clients.
• Maintains a functional, registered vehicle for transporting clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.19 - $21.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road