Social Worker - Adult Behavioral Health - Perm

Social Worker - Southgate, MI

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Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Shift: Days (Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm)

Job Summary:


A Social Worker in Adult Behavioral Health focuses on supporting individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and emotional issues. They assess patients' psychological, emotional, and social needs and develop treatment plans to help improve overall well-being. These social workers provide counselling, offer crisis intervention, and connect patients with resources such as housing, healthcare, and support groups. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and guide families through treatment processes. Their role is essential in helping adults navigate mental health challenges and lead fulfilling lives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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;

Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling and possess the corresponding State of Michigan licensure. -Required

• Those without licensure can be considered but must obtain it (LLMSW, LLPC, TLLP, LMSW, LPC, or LLP) within 60 days of hire. Failure to do so will make the candidate unqualified. Licensure must remain active and free from disciplinary action throughout employment.

• Must have the ability to engage adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families and supporters. - Required

Benefits:


All Standard Benefits

For more details:

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