Social Worker, Senior

Description

Hennepin County's Public Health Clinical Services division is seeking multiple Senior Social Worker - Crisis Therapists. These positions provide the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, enhance clinical skills in a fast-paced, team environment, and be part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families.

Cope is a 24 / 7 mobile crisis program that provides crisis services in Hennepin County. Community members call Cope when they or loved ones are having a difficult time managing a crisis and / or are seeking community supports. As a team member, you will make decisions about an individual's safety in real time while assessing their strengths. Instead of managing a caseload, you will be providing clients with reassurance in times of crisis, determining their needs and resources, and safety planning. It takes passion and a willingness to work with people in crisis.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500  referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

Location and hours :

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, 55411 and remote as job duties require. Reliable and secure internet is required. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some shifts will require working overnights, weekends, and / or holidays.

Some shifts may include :

Sunday - Wednesday 3 p.m. - 1 : 30 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 12 : 30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday 12 : 30 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Thursday and Friday 8 : 30 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m.

Wednesday - Saturday 12 : 30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Monday 8 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m.

A shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be paid for nights and weekends.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500  toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About these positions type :

These are full-time, benefit-earning positions.

These positions are internally classified a Social Worker, Senior.

Click here to view the job classification specification for Social Worker, Senior.

In these positions, you will :

• Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs.
• Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and / or families in a client’s home, community setting, or through telehealth.
• Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs.
• Manage Adult Protection calls received from Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) and reports received through SSIS.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record according to statute.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization.

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Candidates with bilingual and / or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.