CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER 2

Overview The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for a Clinical Social Worker 2 in the East Las Vegas Outpatient Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Incumbents will provide individual, family and group therapy to mental health clients that are enrolled in the court programs, complete screenings for prospective clients, conduct intakes for new clients and provide clinical evaluations. Direct clinical services are provided in an outpatient clinic as well as in the community and the client’s home. The position ensures compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards, established laws, regulations and SNAMHS policies. This position is full time with an expected work schedule of Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. The incumbent will work an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. Responsibilities Provide individual, family and group therapy or intervention sessions with clients by applying a variety of therapeutic techniques to effect change in client behavior; determine the duration and appropriate method of therapy or intervention; establish priorities to deal with problems; identify and implement changes in the treatment process as determined by client progress. Develop and implement discharge and aftercare plans; provide information to clients regarding available resources to achieve treatment goals and facilitate return to the least restrictive environment; act as an advocate with external agencies and organizations (courts, welfare, school, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and related social service agencies). Provide case management services; develop treatment plans and monitor client progress; identify, obtain, coordinate, monitor and evaluate resources and services to meet client and care provider needs; assist clients in obtaining financial assistance; coordinate treatment with outside agency service providers; monitor work sites, school, and community residential placements; advocate for the client to ensure goals are accomplished and prepare and submit reports to courts and other agencies. Develop and inspect housing arrangements (board and care homes, supported living arrangements); conduct home visits, monitor provider’s delivery of services and quality of care, reassess client needs to track progress and adjust treatment planning as needed. Contact family members, friends, employers, other hospitals or treatment programs, and social service agencies to follow up and monitor care provided according to the treatment plan; write contracts for services according to established procedures. In hospital settings, perform psychosocial evaluations and hospital casework; provide program consultation, discharge planning, and arrange for home health aftercare. Review clinical records to monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, ensure service delivery goals are met, and ensure documentation is completed according to established policy and procedures. Review and evaluate program services and activities to ensure conformance to agency policies, accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and community standards of care. Supervise lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff, university students and interns as assigned; provide clinical supervision and consultation regarding clinical practices and procedures. Develop and present in-service training regarding current social work topics, issues and procedures; consult and educate representatives of community service agencies and referral services; attend training seminars and participate in ongoing professional development; assist in training university students as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned; this is the journey level in the series and aligns with license requirements established by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Qualifications and Knowledge Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Knowledge: theories and principles of counseling and psychotherapy; symptoms, characteristics and treatment of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders; crisis intervention techniques; case management practices; individual, marital, group and family intervention techniques; family systems approaches; treatment team dynamics; psycho-diagnostic techniques; laws governing abuse and neglect of clients; ethical standards of care; communication with colleagues, clients and others; pre-vocational training and supported employment procedures. General knowledge of: psychotropic medications (effects, side effects, interactions); licensing regulations; psychometric testing; clinical (peer) review procedures. Ability to: assess, develop and implement treatment plans and goals; write comprehensive evaluations, reports and recommendations. Working Conditions Full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; incumbent may work an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. Recruiter Jennifer Kauble - View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nevada (NV)