Clinical Social Worker

Caring Connection•Paw Paw, MI

10d

About The Position

Geriatric Connections, affiliated with Caring Connection, is seeking full- and part-time clinicians to provide behavioral health services to elderly and disabled people who have difficulty leaving home to receive services in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Services may be provided in clients’ homes, in an office, or through telehealth. Group-work development opportunities and office space are available. The position may be 1099 contractual or salaried with benefits, offers flexibility, and has negotiable salary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
Michigan license; LMSW.
Experience with adult home-based client services.
Skills in conducting individual and group therapeutic modalities.
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.
Valid driver’s license, a working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
Successfully pass a State of Michigan LIEN Check and Central Registry Clearance.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess each division’s clients’ individual counseling needs, including conducting intakes and histories.
Provide counseling using evidence-based therapeutic models, individually and in groups as assigned.
Assist with planning and delivering program services for clients.
Provide in-home services in 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, including completing intake paperwork and other program forms.
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 grant goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Complete required electronic reports within three calendar days of month-end.
Complete timesheets weekly.
Perform other administrative activities as assigned.