Social Worker

JOB TITLE:

Social Worker

JOB TYPE:

Part-time Contract Hourly

LOCATION:

Kalamazoo, MI

REPORT TO:

Manager of Clinical Services

Job Description:

Wonderful Opportunity for a fully licensed Master’s Prepared Social Worker.

Contract Services – Part time hours – Hourly Compensation

Helping Hands Wellness Center (HHWC) is an exceptional grassroots organization aimed at providing medical resources that will break the generational chain of poverty as it relates to an individual’s well-being. We believe in treating individuals from a holistic point of view, including medical, emotional, and nutritional needs. We are looking for competent clinicians whose professional values align with our organizational values.

Hours: Available hours Monday and Wednesday 9a-6p

Position Summary:

The Social Worker is an important member of the HHWC Clinical Team. This position will provide guidance and support as a member of the Emotional Trauma department, by offering day-to-day support of individuals and families in overcoming barriers to health and wellness by providing counseling, resources, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinic support and counseling, including conducting psychosocial assessments to identify clients' needs, strengths, and challenges.
• As identified through the patient’s intake assessment, provide individual and family counseling to address mental health concerns, social issues, or life transitions.
• Develop personalized care plans based on individual client and family needs.
• Connect clients with additional community resources, including housing, financial assistance, food, and transportation.
• Maintain a working relationship with external resources within the community to provide additional support for the clients of HHWC.
• Participate in clinic team meetings, working closely with the Clinical Leader to provide an overview of client activities and external resources being used.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and other healthcare providers, both internally and externally, to ensure continuity of care.

Case Management:

• Acting as Case Manager for all clients by maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Monitor outcomes through the review of care plans with clients and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for all client needs.
• Assist clients with required paperwork to access healthcare plans through state of Michigan programs for underserved populations and underinsured individuals.
• Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Skills, and other therapeutic modalities as appropriate based on client needs. Be able to utilize and accurately assess a wide range of screening tools, including the GAD, PHQ-9, PCL-5, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and other tools as needed.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, Crisis Intervention Plans, and Safety Plans per client needs. 
• Make recommendations for a higher level of care based on psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, or homicidal ideation.
• Follow all organizational protocols for clients in crisis for psychiatric, suicidal ideation, or homicidal ideation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work
• Licensed by the state of Michigan or the ability to obtain licensure before the starting date.
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations is highly preferred.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations. 
• Demonstrated clinical and case management skills. 
• Ability to develop and implement programs while working closely with all team members and external resource representatives. 
• Proven leadership skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Helping Hands Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer

committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,

national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Work Location: In person