Social Worker

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Milwaukee is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to conduct psycho-social assessments and develop intervention plans for diverse patients. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, maintaining accurate documentation, and advocating for patient needs, including crisis intervention. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a valid license are required, along with bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Social Work license.
• Minimum of two years of experience in social services with diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psycho-social assessments and develop intervention plans for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize crises.
• Establish and maintain a referral network of local agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention strategies

Resource navigation

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of human development

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Join our team committed to the highest quality health care!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough psycho-social assessments and develop intervention plans for patients and families.
• Counsel and advocate on behalf of patients facing issues including but not limited to domestic violence, protective and ongoing services for special needs children and adults, guardianship, unplanned pregnancies, paternity issues, mental health or AODA.
• Collaborate internally as part of an interdisciplinary team of Providers, Nurses, Behavioral Health Providers, Health Educators and Case Managers to stabilize crises, improve patient functioning, link client to services and coordinate with external community resources.
• Establish, cultivate and maintain a referral network of local agencies and link clients to resources as appropriate.
• Identify service-gaps and research options to assist patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts and submit statistical reports as requested.
• Participate as an active team member of the Social Services Department at staff meetings, in-service training and workshops, department problem solving exercises and providing support to coworkers.
• Actively provide feedback to leadership for quality improvement of workflows and processes.
• Represent the clinic in meetings, conferences and coalitions and actively advocate to end the root causes of poverty, mental health, housing, and health care access.
• Comply with the Sixteenth Street TB Control Plan including PPD testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) degree.
• Must hold a current Social Work license.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the social services field, working with individuals and families of diverse multicultural and economic backgrounds required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of human development over the lifespan, DSM-5 mental health diagnoses, crisis intervention strategies, resource navigation, patient engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with basic legal principles related to Social Work such as mandated reporting, adoption, guardianship, custody, paternity, emergency detentions, etc.
• Comply with licensure and continuing education requirements for the profession.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, use of an automobile and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

Contact Information

No Phone Calls Please. Qualified applicants may apply online, send a resume to Human Resources, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, 1635 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, or fax to 414-672-0413. Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer.