What are the responsibilities and job description for the SW/CM: Behavioral Health Intake position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: First point of contact to screen and refer clients to
appropriate services. Provides education on available services, referral
to service connection, and development and monitoring of
interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community outreach,
education, and referrals to community members. Prepares documentation
for commitment and recommitment hearings, including scheduling witnesses
and communicating with probate. Essential Duties First point of contact
for clients, families, referral sources, community agents, third party
payers and others regarding referrals for services as needed; provides
accurate and timely documentation of client status, progress and needs.
Demonstrates familiarity with client and other rights. Maintains the
confidential nature of client and business information. Receives direct
referrals for services and conducts screening for service need,
including facilitating court referrals accordingly. Ensures clients and
relatives understand the nature of three-party petitions, probable cause
hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings. Assists with
accepting referrals for funding of substance use disorder residential
treatment and detox and assists with screening for appropriate funding
source and referral. Participates on interdisciplinary treatment teams
and provides connection to appropriate services. Provides referral to
services for consumers requiring inpatient hospitalization who have not
yet been assigned a case manager. Compiles, maintains, and analyzes data
related to consumer and community needs. Demonstrates an understanding
and referral of dual diagnosis/co-occurring services. Attends and
positively contributes to staff meetings and department performance
overall. Attends in-service and outside agency training sessions as
appropriate. Complies with the Human Services and/or Community Treatment
Center policies. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as
assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment
Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent
lifting and/or carrying of objects weight 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 operating 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. This position description should not be interpreted as
all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and
requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform
job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this
description. 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 applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and related court
procedure. Knowledge of community human services resources and
utilization. Ability to screen for client needs and complete appropriate
referrals as appropriate. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships with other staff and the public. Knowledge of and ability
to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to work
independently while exercising sound judgment, particularly in
high-pressure or challenging situations. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the
public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to accept and construct vely use criticism. Ability to maintain
confidentiality. Ability to maintain records and reports timely and
accurately. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
appropriate services. Provides education on available services, referral
to service connection, and development and monitoring of
interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community outreach,
education, and referrals to community members. Prepares documentation
for commitment and recommitment hearings, including scheduling witnesses
and communicating with probate. Essential Duties First point of contact
for clients, families, referral sources, community agents, third party
payers and others regarding referrals for services as needed; provides
accurate and timely documentation of client status, progress and needs.
Demonstrates familiarity with client and other rights. Maintains the
confidential nature of client and business information. Receives direct
referrals for services and conducts screening for service need,
including facilitating court referrals accordingly. Ensures clients and
relatives understand the nature of three-party petitions, probable cause
hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings. Assists with
accepting referrals for funding of substance use disorder residential
treatment and detox and assists with screening for appropriate funding
source and referral. Participates on interdisciplinary treatment teams
and provides connection to appropriate services. Provides referral to
services for consumers requiring inpatient hospitalization who have not
yet been assigned a case manager. Compiles, maintains, and analyzes data
related to consumer and community needs. Demonstrates an understanding
and referral of dual diagnosis/co-occurring services. Attends and
positively contributes to staff meetings and department performance
overall. Attends in-service and outside agency training sessions as
appropriate. Complies with the Human Services and/or Community Treatment
Center policies. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as
assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment
Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent
lifting and/or carrying of objects weight 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 operating 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. This position description should not be interpreted as
all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and
requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform
job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this
description. 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 applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and related court
procedure. Knowledge of community human services resources and
utilization. Ability to screen for client needs and complete appropriate
referrals as appropriate. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships with other staff and the public. Knowledge of and ability
to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to work
independently while exercising sound judgment, particularly in
high-pressure or challenging situations. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the
public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to accept and construct vely use criticism. Ability to maintain
confidentiality. Ability to maintain records and reports timely and
accurately. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty