Social Worker - Counselor

Under the general supervision of the leadership team at DWIHN, Social Worker/Counselors perform a variety of clinical functions for our Quality Management, Utilization Management, Integrated Care, Crisis Services, Mobile Crisis, Outpatient Clinics, Children’s Initiatives, Call Center, Residential Services, Substance Use Disorders, Adult Initiatives, and Grants and Community Engagement departments.

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans. 
• Provides brief intervention and crisis intervention as needed.
• Conducts initial patient assessments.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments.
• Develops treatment plans.
• Writes and maintains progress notes. 
• Maintains and updates client records.
• Makes appropriate referrals for clients.
• Performs case management duties.
• Evaluates clients' situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. 
• Provides emotional and practical support to clients and assists them in developing independent living skills. 
• Evaluates clients' mental and physical health, as well as their readiness for treatment. 
• Works with clients and their families to create and review treatment goals and plans.
• Offers individual and group psychotherapy services.
• Assists clients in learning skills and behaviors to help them with treatment progress.
• Recommends resources and services, such as support groups and job placement services.
• Establishes and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and community partners.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

• Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of the clinical care process (screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and continuing care).
• Knowledge of Medicaid, local, regional and national codes, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral health practices and terminology.

• Knowledge of medical benefit plans
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Assessment and evaluation skills.
• Computer skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Teamwork Skills.

• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability

 REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, the Human Services, the Social Services or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a mental health, public health or behavioral health setting.  Preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure:  RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD. 

NOTE:  An applicable Limited License will be accepted for this position.

 A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in an office setting but requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.  

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time. 

Please Note:   DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. 

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer