Behavioral Health Social Worker

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Price County Health & Human Services Department is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Services Social Worker to provide case management for individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges across children, youth, adults and families.

The role includes extensive client contact in office, home, and community settings, with an on-call crisis rotation and collaboration with a wide network of providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• CSW eligibility within one year of employment.
• Two years post-degree experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and AODA incl. Wisconsin Statute §51.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for individuals on Chapter 51 MH Orders, Substance Use Orders, Intensive Supervision OWI participants, and informal requests.
• Maintain crisis on-call rotation and respond after-hours when needed.
• Coordinate with community providers and county staff to arrange services.
• Document client information and maintain records per policy.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Certified Social Worker (CSW) eligibility within 1 year

Two years post-degree experience preferred

Group facilitation and conflict resolution preferred

Knowledge of Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse incl. Wis. Stat. §51

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
Price County Health & Human Services Department

Price County is accepting applications for a full-time Behavioral Health Services Social Worker within the Health & Human Services Department. This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position within the Behavioral Health Unit serving children, youth, adults and families faced with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. Position has extensive contact with the public, other professional service providers in the community and other employees in the department. Position functions are performed in an office, client home and community setting. Major job responsibilities of this position focus on providing case management for persons on Chapter 51 Mental Health Commitment Orders or Substance Use Commitment Orders, persons that have voluntarily enrolled in the Intensive Supervision Program for OWI offenses, and persons who have asked for assistance on an informal basis for mental health or AODA concerns. Position requires crisis on-call rotation. Position is under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Unit Supervisor and the general supervision of the Health & Human Services Director.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with a starting hourly wage of $28.71 (Grade 8) and full benefit package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with a 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available.

Minimum Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Certified Social Worker or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Two years post degree experience working with target population preferred
• Experience and/or education in group facilitation and conflict resolution preferred
• Knowledgeable of Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse including Wisconsin State Statute §51
• The ability to work a flexible schedule and perform after-hours services when needed or scheduled
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle insured to county-required limits

The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a personal interview, a pre-employment physical, including a drug screening, a Wisconsin Department of Justice caregiver background check, and the WiSACWIS background check.

Price County is an equal opportunity employer.