EDUCATION: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related experience. Independent Licensure preferred including LISW and LPCC preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must have a valid driver's license. BLS required.

SKILLS:

• Provide wrap-around care by partnering with clients to address physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs
• Excellent communication skills with coworkers, providers and clients
• Establish and maintain rapport with patients, families and other members of the health care team and community
• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and promote a team approach to client care
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to enter data into spreadsheets
• Work independently and to be self-motivated to meet with and assist clients in resolving complex care issues
• Generate supportive group ideas and facilitate substance abuse recovery groups and individual clinical intervention in Sobering Center
• Timely and thorough completion of client notes, documentation and files
• Working with clients with complex care issues such as behavioral health, substance abuse, homelessness and domestic violence
• Perform chemical dependency consults and domestic violence consults
• Relationship building with community members and providers to create and strengthen continuum of care
• Provide wrap-around care by partnering with clients to address physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs

EXPERIENCE: 2 years' experience working with marginalized populations

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager, Care Connection and Director, Community Health

ENVIRONMENT: General office environment, work in the community at various public locations, contact with patients in a hospital, long term care home and clinic settings. Potential for VDT exposure.

-Bloodborne pathogen:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move around the setting of care; requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard; must be able to drive and travel within service population area.