Social Worker- Mental Health

Position Title:

Social Worker - Mental Health
Wage Scale: N

Position Title:

Social Worker In Training - Mental Health
Wage Scale: M

Reports to:

Human Services Manager-MH/LTS/AODA & Human Services Director

Department:
Human Services
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position provides a variety of case management and other direct services in programs for persons with a diagnosis of mental illness and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The employee exercises independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Coordinates and assists individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Assists and collaborates with partners with assessments of individuals placed under a Chapter 51 emergency detention.
• Prepares written and oral testimony for Circuit Court for all Mental Health cases, which may include but is not limited to:
  Mental Health Court Commitments, 3 party petitions.
• Prepares court petitions and reviews for Circuit Court for all Mental Health cases, which may include but is not limited to:
  Mental Health Commitments, 3 party petitions.
• Assists with Guardian ships and Protective Placements, Ch. 54/55.
• Prepares court petitions, reports, comprehensive evaluations for adults with mental health diagnosis under Chapter 54/55 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
• Complete all other necessary court reports, follow-up correspondence, and prepare necessary reports to the department or state.
• Provides and/or arranges for transportation of consumer for mandatory court appearances.
• Provides short‑term and ongoing case management of identified consumers with mental health and/or AODA concerns.
• Arranges for placement services within community‑based resources such as Adult Family Homes and Community Based Residential Facilities.
• Coordinates services for clients with mental illness and/or AODA issues who are living in a variety of community settings.
• Provides intake and assessment of individuals who are seeking AODA treatment options and funding options available. Coordinates and assists with individuals determined eligible with arranging for treatment options.
• Coordinates and acts as a liaison between the county and contracted provider of the Community Support Program (CSP). Oversees program integrity and enrolled consumers in the program, and reviews claims/expenses for this program and individuals being served in CSP.
• Responsible for being a back‑up social worker for: conducting investigations of allegations of physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as allegations of neglect or self‑neglect of vulnerable adults and the elderly with mental health concerns.
• Reviews and follows policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
• Writes internal policies/procedures when appropriate for programs in the unit.
• Contacts State offices and other professionals to maintain compliance with programs.
• Speaks to community groups regarding the services available through the Long-Term Support Unit.
• Responsible for services through the Wisconsin Children’s Long‑Term Support Program (CLTS) and Children’s Community Options Program, which is defined by the Federal and State guidelines and requirements.
• Conducts intake and assessments for both the Children’s Long‑Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.
• Determines eligibility for both the Children’s Long‑Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.
• Coordinates enrollment, develops, implements, and reviews service plan, for both the Children’s Long‑Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.
• Provides ongoing monitoring/case management to recipients (eligible children) and their families.
• Coordinates and oversees services for children in the Children’s Long‑Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program. Acts as liaison between potential contracted agency and county.
• Provides…