School Social Worker - Forest City Regional School District
About The Position
The School Social Worker provides individual, group, and family treatment consistent with treatment plans and clients’ identified therapeutic needs, using current therapy methods and models. The role conducts initial evaluations of clients’ mental health concerns and develops diagnoses and treatment plans consistent with clinical standards. The position maintains client records and completes clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans, reviews, evaluations, summaries, and managed-care or insurance authorization materials according to program procedures and required timelines. The Social Worker participates in staff and clinical team meetings, supervision, and case reviews to support administrative needs and the development and implementation of client treatment. The role also refers children, adolescents, and families to additional or alternative services as appropriate; advocates for clients and helps protect their rights; maintains a daily schedule in the required computer system; follows agency policies and procedures; and attends professional development activities to stay current with best practices and relevant skills.
Requirements
- A license or master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is considered.
- Experience treating children or adolescents with mental health issues and their families.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an evidence-based or evidence-supported trauma therapy model.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family treatment consistent with treatment plans and clients’ identified therapeutic needs, using up-to-date therapy methods and models.
- Conduct initial evaluations of clients’ mental health problems and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans consistent with clinical standards.
- Document all client services and contacts in client records.
- Complete clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans and reviews, and evaluations or summaries in a timely manner according to program procedures.
- Complete documentation required for managed-care or insurance authorizations and reauthorizations.
- Participate in staff and clinical team meetings, supervision, and case reviews for administrative purposes and to support the development and implementation of client treatment.
- Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and other activities for continued professional growth and to stay abreast of best practices and relevant skills and knowledge.
- Refer children, adolescents, and families for additional or alternative services as indicated.
- Advocate for clients and their rights, and assist in ensuring their rights are protected and preserved.
- Enter and maintain a daily schedule in the computer as required by departmental procedures.
- Comply with agency policies and procedures, including those related to conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
