What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Social Worker position at Far West Texas Regional Public Defender?
WE ARE HIRING FORENSIC SOCIAL WORKERS!
The Far West Texas Regional Public Defender's Office is hiring for the following positions in anticipation of our office expansion this fall:
- Alpine, TX: One (1) Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
- Del Rio, TX: Two (2) Forensic Mental Health Social Workers
Salary: The salary range for the position will be $60,000 to $65,000 with LMSW licensure and commensurate with experience. The salary range without licensure will be $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience. Clinical Supervision and CEU’s for license renewal will be paid for by FWTRPD in addition to salary compensation and county benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting trauma-informed interviews and biopsychosocial assessments. Interviews may include clients, family members, and others related to the case.
- Utilize informal and formal assessments to develop diagnostic impressions to be provided to competency evaluators and LIDDA service providers.
- Record collection related to mental health treatment, physical health treatment, education records, and other records as necessary to develop mitigation for assigned caseload.
- Making appropriate social work and community referrals, including referrals for mental health treatment, substance use services, and government benefits.
- Provide short-term treatment using motivational interviewing, solution-focused approaches, and cognitive behavioral strategies to address client’s needs while awaiting other treatment services.
- Periodically assist with or provide testimony in criminal court hearings.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) strongly preferred. Non-licensed individuals with significant education and/or experience in mental health case management will be considered for the position in Alpine, TX.
- Experience with Google Workspaces or similar software.
- Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle required.
- Bilingual English-Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to kay@farwesttxrpd.org. For questions related to this position, please email kay@farwesttxrpd.org.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000