61,917 Child And Family Social Worker jobs in the United States

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child and Family Social Worker to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US . This vital role involves providing direct services to children and families in need, ensuring their safety, well-being, and access to essential resources. You will conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and offer counseling and support to navigate complex social and emotional challenges. This position requires a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and community resources. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to advocacy, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. This is a critical role in strengthening families and communities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs, strengths, and risks.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to children and families experiencing crises or challenges.
• Facilitate access to community resources, such as housing, healthcare, education, and legal services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding child protection and welfare.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including case notes, assessments, and progress reports.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs within various systems, including schools, courts, and healthcare providers.
• Conduct home visits and school visits to monitor client progress and provide support.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including teachers, doctors, therapists, and legal representatives, to coordinate services.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and professional development training.
• Promote positive family engagement and empower families to achieve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution is required.
• Valid Michigan Social Work license (e.g., LMSW, LLMSW, ASW) is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and families in a social service setting.
• In-depth knowledge of child development, family systems, trauma-informed care, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Strong advocacy and crisis intervention abilities.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and other case management software.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a community-based setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation for client visits within the Grand Rapids, Michigan, US area.

This role offers the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, US community. Join an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support and fostering resilient families.

Our client, a respected non-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being, is seeking an experienced and empathetic Community Support and Case Management Lead to guide their efforts in **Virginia Beach, Virginia, US**. This crucial leadership role involves overseeing a team of case managers and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to individuals and families facing various social and economic challenges. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social work principles, case management best practices, and available community resources.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective case management strategies, coordinating services with other agencies, and ensuring client needs are met comprehensively. This includes providing direct supervision and mentorship to the case management team, conducting regular performance reviews, and facilitating professional development opportunities. The Lead will also play a key role in client intake, assessment, and crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring compassionate and effective support. Furthermore, this position involves program development and evaluation, data collection and reporting to track progress and outcomes, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and funding requirements. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in case management or social services, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role, is essential. Strong knowledge of local community resources and support networks is vital. Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are critical for success in this demanding yet rewarding role. The ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and stakeholders is paramount. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families within the community and to lead a dedicated team committed to social impact.

Overview
Provides behavioral health assessment and treatment planning, case management, support, education, and consultation for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns. Will provide crisis response and intervention as needed. Function as an effective team member and represent the agency in a professional manner.
Qualifications
**License/Certifications:**
+ Driver's License in the State of Illinois Upon Hire
+ MVR must be ran annually Upon Hire
**Education Requirements:**
One of the following:
+ Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology; related field
+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A practical nurse who holds a valid license in the state of practice
+ Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus two years' documented experience in providing mental health.
+ Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Certified Recovery Support Specialist.
**Other Knowledge/Skills:**
+ Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively. Individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic/hospital personnel, as well as the public. Position requires good organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Provide clinically supportive services such as case management, individual interventions, education to individuals with a mental illness
Provides community-based behavioral health services in a residential/group home setting for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning.
Provides transportation to client as clinically appropriate.
Completes assessment and treatment plan with client. Request consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention, completes safety plan with client, and follows up with client following crisis situation. Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams when clinically appropriate.
Provides individual and group services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, support to manage symptoms, skills training, advocacy for client's rights and preferences, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care.
Maintains records in accordance with TrillumPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and client needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
Provide effective communication
Provides effective, concise and pertinent documentation in a timely manner
Actively maintains open communication and demonstrates a cooperative, teamwork style with clients and their family members
Communicates pertinent issues to medical staff and other team members
Serves as an advocate for clients
Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.
Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
About Us
**Find it here.**
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.39per hour - $29.79per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Overview
Provides behavioral health assessment and treatment planning, case management, support, education, and consultation for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns. Will provide crisis response and intervention as needed. Function as an effective team member and represent the agency in a professional manner.
Qualifications
**Educational Requirements**
H.S. Diploma/GED and one of the following:
+ Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, related field.
+ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A practical nurse who holds a valid license in the state of practice Upon Hire
+ Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus two years' documented experience in providing mental health Upon Hire
+ Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Certified Recovery Support Specialist Upon Hire
**Certification & Licensure Requirements**
+ Driver's License in the State of Illinois Upon Hire
+ MVR must be ran annually Upon Hire
+ Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire
**Other Requirements**
Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively. Individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic/hospital personnel, as well as the public. Position requires good organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Provide clinically supportive services such as case management, individual interventions, education to individuals with a mental illness
Provides community-based behavioral health services in a residential/group home setting for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning.
Provides transportation to client as clinically appropriate.
Completes assessment and treatment plan with client. Request consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention, completes safety plan with client, and follows up with client following crisis situation. Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams when clinically appropriate.
Provides individual and group services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, support to manage symptoms, skills training, advocacy for client's rights and preferences, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care.
Maintains records in accordance with TrilliumPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and client needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities. Provide effective communication
Provides effective, concise and pertinent documentation in a timely manner
Actively maintains open communication and demonstrates a cooperative, teamwork style with clients and their family members
Communicates pertinent issues to medical staff and other team members
Serves as an advocate for clients
Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.
Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
About Us
**Find it here.**
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.39per hour - $29.79per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM; 2 evenings per week of availability as needed

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families; Willimantic, CT

PC#: 1007

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Community Support for Families provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Worker

Position Highlights

• The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work.
• Team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Some schedule flexibility based on client availability.
• Connect with clients in the community at their home, or community settings- Everyday is a new experience!
• Mileage reimbursement and a company vehicle available for shared team use.
• Build relationships with clients that have a lasting impact on their lives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses whole family needs including basic needs, therapeutic, medical, and other needs
• Provides support and crisis management related to family needs.
• Assists in linking families with needed community support services, programs, and agencies; advocates for clients' rights and access to services.
• Works as liaison with DCF, hospitals, other community-based services, family members, and significant others.
• Processes appropriate requests for flex funding
• Works in collaboration with Parent Navigators
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred, an associate's degree plus two years' experience in a related field in lieu of bachelor's, or high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years' experience in related field will be considered.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health related setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$20.00/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Community Support Specialist II

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support Program; Manchester, CT * this is a community based position

PC#: 1363

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Community Support Program

The Community Support Program is a community-based rehab model designed to assist persons with serious mental illness to live independently. Community Support Specialists provide assistance with learning skills to live independently, accessing community resources, finding appropriate and affordable housing, receipt of entitlements, linking with appropriate treatment sources, coordination of care with collateral providers, assistance with money management (including representative payee or conservatorship, if necessary) and any other goals they have for their recovery. Community Support Specialists can function as a liaison with services to the state acute care facility as well as general hospitals as necessary. Community Support Specialists attempt to teach clients the skills necessary for that individual to meet their own needs. Community Support Specialists provide advocacy services for their clients to receive appropriate clinical services, housing benefits and human rights. The Community Support Program can be time limited or long-term, based on the needs/LOCUS score of the client.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Community Support Specialist II

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partnering with the individual to accomplish their recovery goals.
• Conducts Co-occurring Screens, C-SSRS and Functional Assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions.
• Provide psycho-educational rehabilitation services via group and individual modalities.
• Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports.
• Develop crisis plans and Safety Plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engaging and communicating with family and friends, safety in the community, caring for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise. Participate in family education and support activities.
• Documents client progress per agency policies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conference, supervision and other meetings as assigned.
• May perform other assignments and duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or work experience required.

Experience: 1+ years working with identified population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license required

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$ /hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 22.49/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 33.74/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: CPC Programs for Children

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Coordinate and provide services and resources to individuals/families necessary to promote rehabilitation, recovery, and resiliency. Identify and address the strengths, which will aid the individual or family in the recovery and resiliency process, as well as the barriers that could impede the development of skills needed for independent functioning in the community. Support the individual and the family in crisis situations; provide personalized interventions to develop, facilitate, or enhance an individual’s ability to make informed and independent decisions. The patient care assignment may include children who are at risk of/or experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, and/or behavioral disorders; adults with severe mental illness (SMI), individuals with chronic substance abuse, and/or individuals with co-occurring disorders. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
* NAVIGATION/ PATIENT ADVOCACY - Work to eliminate barriers to access to culturally competent medical services for all patients. Assist patients to access community resources, and financial assistance programs and services that are needed
* COLLABORATION - Collaborate with medical providers, multidisciplinary team members and community resource providers to assist patient to meet above described treatment goals
* LIFE SKILLS - Facilitate and encourage the development of skills in the following areas: activities of daily living, interpersonal coping, socialization, & community functioning. Based on the needs of the individual, this function could include facilitating adaptation to the home, school, work, recreational, and social environments; pro-active self-care, nutrition, & money management
* DEVELOPMENT - Plan for professional growth related to professional goals based on self-assessment, evaluation and feedback; assume responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experiences to meet goals
* WELLNESS - Offer information and resources to provide patient information on their specific mental “condition”; serve as a mentor to promote recovery and resiliency and instill hope; teach symptom monitoring, symptom management, and relapse prevention skills
* WELLNESS - Provide information about illnesses; assist individual with knowledge of their medication, side effects, discuss medication concerns with the provider; facilitate self-motivational skills for medication regimen, including consequences to independent living
* SERVICE PLANS - Assist in the development and coordination of the individual’s service plan based on his/her identified strengths and goals. The plan will include a recovery/resiliency management plan, crisis management plan and if requested, advanced directives concerning the individual’s behavioral healthcare
* RESOURCE COORD - Assist the client in obtaining access to and coordination of necessary rehabilitative, medical and other services to include assistance in obtaining financial and medical benefits/entitlements; assist in obtaining and maintaining safe affordable and stable housing, and provision of support and mentoring to behavioral health consumers involved in the Judicial System
* SUPPORT SERVICES - Encourage the development and eventual succession of natural supports in the workplace, school, family, and community environments
* ASSESSMENT - Work with the individual/family to identify personal strengths, needs and barriers to attaining self-identified goals; conduct ongoing assessments to determine if the services accessed are meeting or have adequately met the individual’s needs
* CRISIS INTERVENTION - Assess, support and intervene in crisis situations including the facilitation of the development and use of individual crisis management plans that recognize the early signs of crisis/relapse and use natural supports. Identify & encourage use of alternatives to hospital emergency departments and inpatient hospital services
* TRACKING - Coordinate and monitor use of services, including comprehensive tracking of client activities in relation to care plan such as attendance to all scheduled appointments, reviewing documentation of other in-house providers, and maintaining contact with external providers. Conduct post discharge follow-up contact as appropriate
* DOCUMENTATION - Document all client encounters and those made on behalf of clients; complete and submit billing documentation as appropriate; maintain current and comprehensive client files. Files may contain documents held for safe keeping on behalf of a client
* STATISTICS - Maintain and report applicable statistics regarding programs and client services
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* Valid New Mexico Driver's License
* UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
Nonessential:
* Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner
* Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or LASI eligible

Physical Conditions:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise

Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 22.49/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 33.74/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Neuropsychology Clinic

In this position your primary duties will involve spending multiple hours with patients while administering a variety of cognitive and psychological tests, as well as scoring the assessments after the evaluation. These tests measure things like intelligence, memory, personality, and mental health conditions. Psychometrists working in the role of community support workers are under the supervision of neuropsychologists and do not diagnose patients themselves, but they play a key role in gathering important data with the assessments and their behavioral observations during the evaluation. Psychometrists also communicate with the attending provider during the evaluation to ensure the evaluation is completed in a manner that ensures the best patient care is provided. You will also help make sure the proper resources have been set up prior to the appointment, for example that interpreter services have been requested when necessary, and also make sure that patients have adequate understanding of what a neuropsychological evaluation involves prior to their appointment. 

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Coordinate and provide services and resources to individuals/families necessary to promote rehabilitation, recovery, and resiliency. Identify and address the strengths, which will aid the individual or family in the recovery and resiliency process, as well as the barriers that could impede the development of skills needed for independent functioning in the community. Support the individual and the family in crisis situations; provide personalized interventions to develop, facilitate, or enhance an individual’s ability to make informed and independent decisions. The patient care assignment may include children who are at risk of/or experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, and/or behavioral disorders; adults with severe mental illness (SMI), individuals with chronic substance abuse, and/or individuals with co-occurring disorders. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
* NAVIGATION/ PATIENT ADVOCACY - Work to eliminate barriers to access to culturally competent medical services for all patients. Assist patients to access community resources, and financial assistance programs and services that are needed
* COLLABORATION - Collaborate with medical providers, multidisciplinary team members and community resource providers to assist patient to meet above described treatment goals
* LIFE SKILLS - Facilitate and encourage the development of skills in the following areas: activities of daily living, interpersonal coping, socialization, & community functioning. Based on the needs of the individual, this function could include facilitating adaptation to the home, school, work, recreational, and social environments; pro-active self-care, nutrition, & money management
* DEVELOPMENT - Plan for professional growth related to professional goals based on self-assessment, evaluation and feedback; assume responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experiences to meet goals
* WELLNESS - Offer information and resources to provide patient information on their specific mental “condition”; serve as a mentor to promote recovery and resiliency and instill hope; teach symptom monitoring, symptom management, and relapse prevention skills
* WELLNESS - Provide information about illnesses; assist individual with knowledge of their medication, side effects, discuss medication concerns with the provider; facilitate self-motivational skills for medication regimen, including consequences to independent living
* SERVICE PLANS - Assist in the development and coordination of the individual’s service plan based on his/her identified strengths and goals. The plan will include a recovery/resiliency management plan, crisis management plan and if requested, advanced directives concerning the individual’s behavioral healthcare
* RESOURCE COORD - Assist the client in obtaining access to and coordination of necessary rehabilitative, medical and other services to include assistance in obtaining financial and medical benefits/entitlements; assist in obtaining and maintaining safe affordable and stable housing, and provision of support and mentoring to behavioral health consumers involved in the Judicial System
* SUPPORT SERVICES - Encourage the development and eventual succession of natural supports in the workplace, school, family, and community environments
* ASSESSMENT - Work with the individual/family to identify personal strengths, needs and barriers to attaining self-identified goals; conduct ongoing assessments to determine if the services accessed are meeting or have adequately met the individual’s needs
* CRISIS INTERVENTION - Assess, support and intervene in crisis situations including the facilitation of the development and use of individual crisis management plans that recognize the early signs of crisis/relapse and use natural supports. Identify & encourage use of alternatives to hospital emergency departments and inpatient hospital services
* TRACKING - Coordinate and monitor use of services, including comprehensive tracking of client activities in relation to care plan such as attendance to all scheduled appointments, reviewing documentation of other in-house providers, and maintaining contact with external providers. Conduct post discharge follow-up contact as appropriate
* DOCUMENTATION - Document all client encounters and those made on behalf of clients; complete and submit billing documentation as appropriate; maintain current and comprehensive client files. Files may contain documents held for safe keeping on behalf of a client
* STATISTICS - Maintain and report applicable statistics regarding programs and client services
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Nonessential:
* Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner
* Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or LASI eligible

Physical Conditions:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department: Behavioral and Mental Health