Primary Duties
Under limited supervision, performs Certified Master's level professional social work in determining client needs and providing complex therapeutic services; serves as a member on interdisciplinary teams to participate in treatment planning for assigned clients; serves as a liaison to the community as clients needs warrant, provide psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy; initiate and implement discharge planning; and manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients. Communicate through written reports to Mental Health Boards and Courts as needed. The Master Social Worker provides clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, and/or volunteers. In addition, the candidate will complete psychosocial assessments upon admission and annual updates. Will serve as Treatment Plan Coordinator for 4 to 6 patients which includes working closely with multidisciplinary treatment team and patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor patient progress on treatment goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Master's degree in Social Work. Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2128. As well as, licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Will consider individuals with a Provisional License. This would result in Master Social Worker classification. In addition, valid drivers license.
Compensation Details
$27.068/per hour (plus $3.00/per hour for every hour worked at the facility)
Benefits
The succussful candidate will be offered the entire benefit package offered to State of Nebraska employees.
How to Apply
please apply www.statejobs.nebraska.gov