CCS Clinical Social Worker / Case Manager

Assesses clinical needs and coordinates appropriate services to individuals, couples, groups, and families, through the provision of counseling, psycho-education, development and monitoring of interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide community outreach, education and consultation regarding clinical issues. Prepares documentation for commitment and recommitment hearings. Primary assignment providing assessment and service planning/coordination for consumers in the Comprehensive Community Services Program. - Clinic hours of 8AM – 4:30PM - 37.5 hour work week - No on-call - Team of 11 Service Facilitators - Training Opportunities for Evidence Based Practices, including DBT - Clinical supervision provided for applicants accruing 3000 hours - Fully licensed applicants may additionally serve as Mental Health Professional on CCS teams Serves as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources, community agents, third party payors and others regarding services as needed; obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of consumer/patient status, progress and needs. Demonstrates familiarity with patient and other rights, assures their application in treatment provided, and assists in the resolution of complaints, disputes and grievances as may arise. Achieves engagement and conducts psychosocial histories and clinical assessments of need, including determining the need for court ordered treatment and facilitating court processes accordingly. Ensures clients and relatives understand the nature of probable cause hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings. Facilitates and participates in the development and delivery of outcome oriented treatment plans and modalities including participating on interdisciplinary treatment teams and providing individual patient or group psychotherapy and family psycho-education as needed. Coordinates treatment/program admission and discharge planning, demonstrating collaboration with consumer/patients, their support networks, other department staff, and alternative treatment resources as needed to assure access to necessary living arrangements, clinical and other care. Complies with applicable county, state and federal guidelines related to the provision of treatment and maintains accurate and timely documentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies and standards. Identifies the need for and assists in the planning and development of additional or revised treatment approaches and services as necessary. Provides client transportation to appointments and/or visits, as well as drive to necessary engagements and assignments in the community. Assumes responsibility for and participates in activities which assure evidence based practice and further professional growth and development. Completes concurrent reviews for client's insurance company, as well as providing retro-reviews and appeals as needed. Demonstrates an understanding and practice of dual diagnosis/co-occurring approaches and works with team members to address these issues. Attends and positively contributes to staff meetings and department performance overall. Attends in-service and outside agency training sessions as appropriate. Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information. Complies with the Human Services and/or Community Treatment Center policies. Performs related functions as assigned. **Education and Experience** **:** Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related field. 3,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical practice in a state certified facility and current licensure or current eligibility for licensure strongly preferred. One year of experience in AODA/mental health field, with experience in crisis intervention preferred. **Licenses and Certification** **:** Valid Wisconsin Driver's License. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor required. A candidate without licensure may be considered and if hired wou…