Social Worker - Targeted Case Management

Olmsted County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County seeks an Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Manager to assess needs of adults with serious mental illness and coordinate access to housing, medical, social, and community supports. The role develops treatment plans, makes referrals, and collaborates with multiple providers.

Under supervision of a Program Manager, you will conduct screenings, paperwork for civil commitments, and engage with law enforcement and courts while maintaining confidential records in a busy, inclusive office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of social service-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders and assist them in accessing available supports and services.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with individuals receiving services.
• Make appropriate referrals to community based care.
• Collaborate with referral agencies to provide individualized service.
• Provide specific case consultation to peers.
• Conduct pre-petition screenings, consults, and complete civil commitment petitions.
• Interact with law enforcement, courts, county attorney, and court administration to process civil commitments.
• Maintain required documentation, records, and files as necessary.
• Inform individuals of community resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services.
• Serve as a resource for the community at large.
• Engage with and collaborate across county programs and services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Electronic records

Caseload management

Job description

Expected starting salary is $34.62 to $46.23. Full salary range is $34.62 - $57.83

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

Two years of social service-related experience.

Under general supervision of a Program Manager and within all state and agency statutes, policies, and procedures, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness. Service recipients may be voluntary or under civil commitment, they may be living independently or in supportive settings, or may be unhoused. They may have co-occurring substance use disorder, medical issues, or other complicating factors. This role involves collaborating across multiple programs and providers, utilizing evidenced-based practices and person-centered approaches. This position is primarily office based, with most visits occurring in the community. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Assess the needs of adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders and assist them in accessing available mental health, substance use, housing, medical, social, educational, and other available supports and services in the community
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with individuals receiving services
• Make appropriate referrals to community based care
• Collaborate with referral agencies to provide individualized service
• Provide specific case consultation to peers
• Conduct pre-petition screenings, consults, and complete civil commitment petitions
• Interact with law enforcement, courts, county attorney, and court administration to process civil commitments
• Maintain required documentation, records, and files as necessary
• Inform individuals of community resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services
• Serve as a resource for the community at large
• Engage with and collaborate across county programs and services

• Knowledge of the social sciences
• Knowledge of the principles of social work
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
• Knowledge of agency policies
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
• Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
• Skilled in the use of computers and technology
• Skilled in individual and community advocacy
• Skilled in utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
• Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
• Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources
• Ability to drive an automobile

Persons with disabilities:

the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

• 24% or Less
  25% - 49%
  50% - 74%
  75% or more
• Office environment
  X
• Lab/hospital environment
  X
• Clinical environment
  X
• Community visits
  X
• Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure
  X
• Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids
  X
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid
  X
• Sitting
  X
• Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, handling, feeling
  X
• Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry
  X
• Talking, hearing
  X
• Operate vehicle
  X
• Close vision
  X
• Distance vision
  X
• Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
  X

An Equal Opportunity Employer