CCS Clinical Social Worker​/Professional Counselor

Overview

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.

• Serve as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources, community agents, third party payors and others regarding services as needed; obtain and provide accurate and timely reports of consumer/patient status, progress and needs.
• Demonstrate familiarity with patient rights and other rights, assure their application in treatment, and assist in resolving complaints, disputes and grievances as they arise.
• Achieve engagement and conduct psychosocial histories and clinical assessments of need, including determining the need for court ordered treatment and facilitating court processes; ensure clients and relatives understand the nature of probable cause hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings.
• Facilitate and participate in the development and delivery of outcome oriented treatment plans and modalities; participate on interdisciplinary treatment teams and provide individual patient or group psychotherapy and family psycho-education as needed.
• Coordinate treatment/program admission and discharge planning 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.
• Comply with applicable county, state and federal guidelines related to the provision of treatment and maintain accurate and timely documentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies and standards.
• Identify the need for and assist in the planning and development of additional or revised treatment approaches and services as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for and participate in activities which assure evidence based practice and further professional growth and development.
• Complete concurrent reviews for client's insurance company, as well as providing retro-reviews and appeals as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding and practice of dual diagnosis/co-occurring approaches and work with team members to address these issues.
• Attend and positively contribute to staff meetings and department performance overall; attend in-service and outside agency training sessions as appropriate.
• Maintain the confidential nature of client and business information; comply with 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 would be required to satisfy licensure requirements based on a plan developed with management. Additional licensure as Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) strongly preferred. Candidates who meet all other requirements and are able to obtain SAC/CSAC credentialing within 2 years of employment shall be considered.

Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs and treatment methodology. Knowledge of applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and related court procedures. Knowledge of community human services resources and utilization.

• Ability to assess clinical needs in the areas of mental health and addiction disorders and determine treatment needs.
• Ability to form positive relationships and engage consumers/patients and their families in treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the pressure of crisis or emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain emotional stability in stressful working situations.
• Ability to accept and constructively use criticism.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and reports timely and accurately.
• Ability to use independent judgment in decision making.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.