SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER - Adult Mental Health

Isanti County•Cambridge, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker/Case Manager provides intake, assessment, investigation, and case management services for adult mental health clients. The role develops and implements coordinated support and treatment plans, identifies client needs and eligibility for services or financial assistance, connects clients with community resources, and coordinates with care providers and other professionals. Work includes client interviews by phone, home, office, or virtual visits; crisis intervention and safety planning; documentation and reporting; and preparation for court proceedings. The position is based on-site in Cambridge, Minnesota, and works under the general direction of the Social Services Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques; behavioral sciences; and social and economic problems.
Ability to secure cooperation in difficult situations and work independently.
Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare comprehensive reports.
Knowledge of County and agency organization, policies, and services; Federal and State welfare laws and programs; and community resources.
Ability to use counseling techniques with individuals, families, or groups and motivate them to achieve treatment goals.
Ability to exercise judgment and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients, public officials, and the public.
Knowledge of culture and diversity that supports understanding and communication.
Ability to adhere to and promote agency mission, values, and goals; foster respectful relationships; provide positive team leadership by example; and maintain regular, timely attendance.
Ability to perform work involving occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, reaching, and repetitive motions; and occasional handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting or smelling, and pushing or pulling.
Ability to perform work involving written or computer data, visual inspection, operating machines and motor vehicles or equipment, and observing surroundings; occasional exposure to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and bloodborne pathogens; and use specialized personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Conduct client interviews by telephone, home visits, office visits, and virtual visits to determine service and financial assistance needs and advise clients of possible resources.
Use assessment tools to determine eligibility or need for programs and services; develop and implement treatment plans; and make referrals for services and care.
Provide access to services and community resources; attend outside agency staffing with clients and care teams; coordinate transportation; and advocate for clients and families.
Intervene in crisis situations and coordinate with law enforcement, medical personnel, and community agencies to protect individual and community safety.
Assess living environments for immediate and future safety and create safety plans as needed.
Gather information about client strengths and needs, complete referrals for county or community services, and exchange collateral information with professionals.
Complete accurate documentation in accordance with State and County guidelines; prepare correspondence and reports.
Consult with medical, psychological, and legal professionals; prepare for court appearances; and provide legal testimony as needed.
Prepare information and recommendations for court cases and proceedings, consult with attorneys, and interpret and implement judicial findings.
Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, families, collateral contacts, and other professionals.
Make independent decisions that may significantly affect children, adults, and families.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Basic life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Employer and employee contributions to the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Potential for additional longevity-based pay