Social Worker II - MSW - PT - Newark Police Dept.

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

3d • $30 - $49

About The Position

The Senior Social Worker II-MSW (Mental Health Professional) will support the Newark Police Department protect and Connect Program and will serve as a liaison among providers, hospitals, peer counselors, and people seeking treatment for and addressing their mental health needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health field.
• A minimum of five years or more of experience in the field.
• Background in addiction treatment, outreach, re-engagement, and understanding of law enforcement policy and procedures.
• Ability to apply ethical and legal principles to the treatment of offenders with mental health problems in a correctional setting, ensuring that offenders receive appropriate mental health care.
• Knowledge of all HIPAA, OSHA, and PREA requirements to ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Must possess strong public speaking skills.
• Must possess project management and data management skills.
• Must possess research and analytical skills.
• Must have flexibility to work a rotating shift and assist with covering on-call responsibilities.
• Must submit weekly invoice for hours completed.
• Must comply with all security regulations and directives of the NPD.
• Must be able to represent the program at community events that occur during the evening or weekend.

Nice To Haves

• An LPC or LCSW is preferred.
• CADC/CAADC certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ride along, at least 20 hours a week with an identified police officer to assist with alleviating crisis situations and coordinating the transfer of services to a qualified mental health individual or organization once the crisis is resolved.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans to address the needs of those with mental illness or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder who experiencing a crisis.
• Document on forms and the newly integrated case management database the services provided.
• Attend any mandatory trainings and regularly scheduled meetings to help develop and manage the program.
• Collect data and develop reports as required.
• Oversee and review MHP cases to ensure appropriate procedures are followed on both assessments and referrals.
• Conduct oversite as necessary to maintain licensing/continuing education for MHP.
• Assist in developing and carrying out department wide training.
• Bi-weekly case reviews/case notes
• Uphold all rules and regulations governing mental health confidentiality.
• Provide mental health services and clinical responsibilities consistent with education, training and professional experience.
• Complete mental health assessments in format required by the facility for offenders referred based on intake process, staff referral or offender self-referral.
• Provide regular follow-up to assigned offenders to determine current mental status and functioning.
• Convene regular stakeholder discussions surrounding project implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Delaware Division of Substances Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), Northeast Treatment Center (NET DETOX), Delaware Department of Justice, and NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS).
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees