What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Performs assessments and discharge planning for
clients admitted to the Inpatient Unit at Brown County Community
Treatment Center. Provides appropriate mental health services and AODA
services to clients and their families through the development and
implementation of treatment and discharge plans and prepares
documentation for commitment and recommitment hearings. Provides group
therapy to inpatient mental health and AODA clients. Essential Duties
Serves as liaison with consumers/clients, families, referral sources,
community agents, third party payors and others regarding services as
needed; obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of
consumer/client status, progress and needs. Works as part of
interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing individual
treatment plans that provide appropriate mental health services to
clients. Obtains social history information from the client, the family,
or other agencies as part of the evaluation process. Provides therapy to
individuals and families in individual and group modalities of
psychotherapy. Assists inpatient clients with discharge planning,
including living arrangements, outpatient treatment referrals to various
agencies and/or community resources. Acts as liaison with staff from
contract counties regarding their clients who are receiving inpatient
services. Maintains the confidential nature of client and business
information. Represents social services as part of the interdisciplinary
team in planning and implementation of the total inpatient program.
Explains the nature of probable cause hearing, commitment hearings, and
recommitment hearings to the clients and relatives. Arranges for
appropriate transfer of out-of-state clients and requests financial
reimbursement for units of service provided due to interstate compacts
on mental health. Completes concurrent reviews for client\'s insurance
company. Completes State Facility Referral forms prior to pre-placement
visits or agreement of placement of Brown County clients into state
facilities. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect cases without the
consent of clients to the Child Protective Services Department of the
Department of Social Services. Attends staff meetings, attends
in-service and outside agency training sessions. Completes and maintains
necessary documentation to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Complies with hospital policies. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related
functions as assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office
equipment Computer skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum
with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10
pounds. Intermittent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving.
Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation,
pushing and pulling, and operation controls. Occasional bending,
twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Communicating
orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies
and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under
a variety of light conditions. Must be free from communicable disease.
Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more
information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic
techniques. Knowledge of various group therapy processes (e.g.
psycho-education, process, adaptive skills training, etc.) Knowledge of
laws (45, Chapter 51 and 55) and related court procedures. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and
the public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Abilit to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the
required hours of the position. Knowledge of community human services
resources and utilization. Able to maintain records and reports timely
and accurately. Ability to use and maintain electronic records.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
clients admitted to the Inpatient Unit at Brown County Community
Treatment Center. Provides appropriate mental health services and AODA
services to clients and their families through the development and
implementation of treatment and discharge plans and prepares
documentation for commitment and recommitment hearings. Provides group
therapy to inpatient mental health and AODA clients. Essential Duties
Serves as liaison with consumers/clients, families, referral sources,
community agents, third party payors and others regarding services as
needed; obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of
consumer/client status, progress and needs. Works as part of
interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing individual
treatment plans that provide appropriate mental health services to
clients. Obtains social history information from the client, the family,
or other agencies as part of the evaluation process. Provides therapy to
individuals and families in individual and group modalities of
psychotherapy. Assists inpatient clients with discharge planning,
including living arrangements, outpatient treatment referrals to various
agencies and/or community resources. Acts as liaison with staff from
contract counties regarding their clients who are receiving inpatient
services. Maintains the confidential nature of client and business
information. Represents social services as part of the interdisciplinary
team in planning and implementation of the total inpatient program.
Explains the nature of probable cause hearing, commitment hearings, and
recommitment hearings to the clients and relatives. Arranges for
appropriate transfer of out-of-state clients and requests financial
reimbursement for units of service provided due to interstate compacts
on mental health. Completes concurrent reviews for client\'s insurance
company. Completes State Facility Referral forms prior to pre-placement
visits or agreement of placement of Brown County clients into state
facilities. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect cases without the
consent of clients to the Child Protective Services Department of the
Department of Social Services. Attends staff meetings, attends
in-service and outside agency training sessions. Completes and maintains
necessary documentation to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Complies with hospital policies. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related
functions as assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office
equipment Computer skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum
with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10
pounds. Intermittent standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving.
Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation,
pushing and pulling, and operation controls. Occasional bending,
twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Communicating
orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies
and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under
a variety of light conditions. Must be free from communicable disease.
Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more
information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic
techniques. Knowledge of various group therapy processes (e.g.
psycho-education, process, adaptive skills training, etc.) Knowledge of
laws (45, Chapter 51 and 55) and related court procedures. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and
the public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Abilit to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the
required hours of the position. Knowledge of community human services
resources and utilization. Able to maintain records and reports timely
and accurately. Ability to use and maintain electronic records.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty