Social Worker​/Case Manager

Position: Social Worker / Case Manager
## Social Worker / Case Manager Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Pipersville, PAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R62377
** We are hiring for:
** Social Worker / Case Manager
** Type:
** Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  The Social Worker is responsible for assisting individuals receiving services to live as independently as possible in the community.

The Social Worker will participate in the development and implementation of individual program plans, coordinate, and arrange for the provision of specialized services, and provide clinical assistance to individuals receiving services.
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* Schedule:

** Monday - Friday, daytime hours
** Pay rate:** $21 - $25, based on experience and education
** Sign on bonus: $1000
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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Serve as the primary liaison to community hospitals, other social service agencies, mental health centers, intensive case-management units, etc., regarding any referral for admission and/or discharge planning and follow up contacts.
* Participate in activities addressing program review and development, quality assurance, utilization review; and staff development and training.
* Assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of individualized recovery plans.
* Coordinate admissions and re-admissions into the facility and discharges to a less restrictive level of care.
* Provide counseling to individuals receiving services and their families regarding facility policies and procedures, social needs, and concerns about disability, death, dying or other emotional concerns.
* Provide clinical supervision/guidance to Recovery Support Practitioners and other staff involved in running group or advanced clinical treatment.
* Perform responsibilities associated with administrator on-call on an as needed basis, including:  + Securing replacement staff  + Responding to crisis situations  + Visiting the program during nonscheduled work time to resolve clinical, personnel, or programmatic issues.
* Establish a positive, supportive working relationship with family members involved with the recovery of the individual receiving services
* Coordinate the referral process for potential admissions, conduct pre-admission screening,
* and review all required paperwork for new admissions.
* Conduct initial and annual psychosocial assessments, including an initial family/
* psychosocial history.
* Perform annual assessments on all individuals receiving services.
* Provide financial management assistance as needed to individuals receiving services, including:  + Completion of Financial Management Agreement forms on an annual basis  + Operation of the “LTSR Bank”  + Conduct financial/budget training groups for individuals receiving services as appropriate  + Assist individuals receiving service in benefit acquisitions
* Utilize safe crisis management techniques to manage situations involving agitated and/or hostile behaviors from individuals receiving services, without the use of physical restraints.
* Serve as liaison to the Court regarding any scheduled hearings on involuntary commitment
* and complete paperwork required for Court within the prescribed time frames.
* Communicate any complaints and/or violations of the rights of individuals receiving services to senior management. Review investigation findings and develop a plan to prevent reoccurrence.
* Other duties as assigned
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* SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

** This position has no supervisory responsibilities.#INDPA
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** A minimum of 18 years of age required.
* Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field. Master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.
* One year experience working with adults in the mental health field
* Valid driver’s license required.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Regularly required to lift 10 lbs.
* Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
* Must be able to pull a…