Mental Health LMSW

The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.

As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.

Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; engages residents respectfully.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:

Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
Fluent in American Sign Language required

~ A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into relevant systems Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.