Clinical Social Worker

Caring Connection•Paw Paw Township, MI

11d

About The Position

Geriatric Connections, in affiliation with Caring Connection, is seeking full- and part-time clinicians to provide behavioral health services to disabled and elderly people who have difficulty leaving home to receive services in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. The position offers opportunities to develop group work, access to office space, and work-from-home telehealth service delivery. The position may be contractual as a 1099 worker or salaried with benefits. Flexible options are available, and salary is negotiable.

Requirements

Empathy and passion for working with clients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to respond supportively to people in crisis and assemble relevant facts.
Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without prompting.
Ability to use information technology, including the Internet, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to learn and use program-specific computer applications.
Ability to use creative approaches and develop curricula to meet changing population needs.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
Michigan LMSW license.
Experience with adult home-based client services.
Skills in conducting individual and group therapeutic modalities.
Valid driver’s license, a working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
Must successfully pass a State of Michigan LIEN Check and Central Registry Clearance.
Must pass a background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse or neglect convictions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess individual counseling needs and conduct intakes and histories for clients in each division; provide counseling using evidence-based therapeutic models.
Provide individual and group counseling services, as assigned.
Assist with planning and delivering program services for clients.
Provide in-home services within the catchment area.
Assist with training and support for staff, student interns, and volunteer counselors.
Assist with developing, distributing, and collecting outcome evaluation tools.
Complete monthly reports and statistics.
Maintain client paperwork and files and complete program forms, including intake paperwork.
Collaborate with other Caring Connection programs to help determine levels of care when needed.
Track open and closed client files accurately.
Manage time so that the majority is devoted to direct services.
Stay informed about community resources that assist the populations served.
Follow all grant goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Complete required electronic reports within three days of the end of each calendar month.
Complete timesheets weekly.
Perform other administrative activities as assigned.