Psychiatry

Social Worker - Adult Behavioral Health

Job description

Conduct screenings and comprehensive assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences based on information from all available sources;
Provide clients, guardians and/or family members with complete and accurate information regarding services and community resources available to meet the identified needs;
Assist clients in determining their eligibility for entitlements, community services and supports;
Coordinate with treatment team members and other providers, including representatives from state and community hospitals to facilitate successful transition to less intensive services in the community;
Facilitate access to aftercare appointments following discharge from inpatient and residential treatment settings;
Provide transportation assistance as needed until the client is able to access transportation resources independently;
Develop Individualized Plans of Service with clients and other members of their treatment teams;
Provide face-to-face in-person office and/or home visits and/or telehealth services to each assigned client based on their needs and preferences and according to the frequency outlined in their IPOS;
Conduct community outreach as needed in order to facilitate client engagement or reengagement and to ensure access to needed services and supports;
Provide crisis intervention, crisis and safety planning as clinically appropriate.

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