Psychiatric Caseworker 2

Job Summary

The Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) agency within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) has a fulltime Psychiatric Caseworker 2 opportunity with its outpatient services in Sparks, NV. Work schedule is Mon-Fri, 8 AM
-5 PM with state holidays and weekends off. This position will work with consumers with serious mental health and substance use challenges. Duties to include performing initial intake and assessment of clients; preparing care plans and monitoring progress in relation to care plans, goals and objectives; preparing reports and summaries as required and utilize electronic medical record proficiently; attending court and reporting on client's mental and behavioral status as needed and requested;

conducting orientation for programs, education and referrals; consulting with and utilizing other services, agencies, resources and professionals as needed; maintaining professional relationship with the NNAMHS and community agencies; conducting visits at client's residence at least one time monthly and documenting quality of care and environment, reporting back to supervisor and managers as required; and ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or closely related human services field and two years of experience in a mental health or intellectual disabilities setting, one year of which must have included professional casework experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation services for a caseload consisting predominantly of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities; OR one year of experience as a Psychiatric Caseworker I in Nevada State Service;

OR an equivalent combination of education at or above the Bachelor's degree and experience as described above.

Interview clients for psychosocial rehabilitation program placement; determine needs in terms of training and assign to appropriate groups/classes; prepare written evaluation of client and a service/care coordination plan for each service; enter progress notes; and advise clients of their service related rights and responsibilities. Develop treatment plans and participate in the development of service/care coordination plans by attending multidisciplinary team meetings in which client goals are determined and appropriate strategies and plans are developed and modified as necessary;

integrate and analyze information from all available sources and systems; coordinate and integrate services among members of multidisciplinary teams and client support systems; monitor treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness; document quality of care and ensure information is available to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide on-going individual and family management and education regarding issues of daily living, coping skills and employment;

provide information to clients' family members or other caretakers regarding clients' rights and actions necessary to obtain optimal benefits of active treatment; assist clients, family members, and care providers in understanding the nature and treatment of clients' illness or condition. Develop and implement discharge plans; prepare required documentation; schedule appointments such as in the medication clinic; obtain information from clinical professionals concerning clients;

make referrals to appropriate clinician; refer to community resources and make housing referrals. Write client housing contracts according to established procedures; monitor supported housing arrangements; monitor delivery of services and quality of care to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Monitor follow-up services specified in the treatment plan including attendance at medication clinics, day treatment programs, outpatient appointments, vocational/rehabilitation services and housing arrangements to reduce the incidence of readmission;

arrange and provide transportation for clients to various appointments and community assistance services issuing bus tokens or using State vehicles as necessary; assist clients with court appearances. Locate, coordinate, and develop resources to meet clients' needs; develop, implement, and monitor programs to assist clients in developing daily living skills such as preparing a budget, obtaining public transportation attending self-help groups, shopping for food and clothing, and developing reminders to take medication at prescribed times.

Conduct classes and provide individual skill training for clients; compile or develop relevant materials and curriculum; evaluate client's baseline status and progress using objective assessment measurements. Adhere to all regulatory standards for documentation, charts, and progress notes; document client contacts and progress in case records; write required reports at established intervals; complete billing forms and other documentation according to established…