A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Forensic Social Worker This will be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Forensic Social Worker Opportunity, please contact Michelle at 586-422-1171 or Mmansoor@alinestaffing.com.

Forensic Social Worker Hours

• 8am-4pm

Forensic Social Worker Compensation

• The pay for this position is $25.00-28.00 an hour.
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees

Forensic Social Worker Responsibilities

• The Forensic Social worker interviews individuals, their family members, legal guardians, and external agency representatives to obtain, update and record information regarding individuals' physical, mental, emotional, economic, and social status.
• Assesses individual's psychosocial strengths, weaknesses and social work service needs, and eligibility for services.
• Counsels’ individuals or family members utilizing various treatment modalities.
• Assists individuals or family members in recognizing problem(s) and exploring methods for adjusting, modifying, and improving personal and social behavior. Completes psychosocial assessments annually and initially.
• Discusses assigned individuals' psychosocial assessments and family history in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Participates in the development and implementation of each assigned individual's comprehensive individual care and treatment plan.
• Ensures needed benefits and services are obtained in accordance with assigned individuals' treatment plans and applicable mandates, regulations, and policies.
• Apply for Medical Assistance, Social Security, and other benefits for the patients.
• Provides the full range of social work services for an assigned caseload in a mental health facility of 20+ patients.
• Records, updates and maintains assigned case management files on individuals' progress in meeting treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Documents visits/phone calls with family members and friends and refers any issues to the treatment team for review.
• Advises individuals and their family members/legal guardians of progress status and encourages their support and input.
• Completes mental health petitions for involuntary commitment following the mental health procedures act requirements and guidelines.
• Responds to correspondence relating to court documents, parental or relative support, medical consultations, contracted service providers, rate payments for care and maintenance, and public and private insurance reimbursements.
• Confers with facility staff, external agency representatives and family members on discharge planning.
• Initiates the CSP process as needed and coordinates the clinical assessments for patients on an annual basis or when discharge is pending.
• Writes social services discharge/case closing/transfer plans summarizing individuals' disposition and the need for continued aftercare or follow-up services upon discharge.
• Prepares records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Completes risk profiles for assigned members of the unit on a weekly basis. Completes referrals for services in the community and while in the hospital.
• Prepares recommendations and schedules active treatment programming in accordance with patient needs and goals for treatment.
• Conducts active treatment groups within the social service realm related to patient's individualized plans of care. Participate in the development and administration of active treatment programming.

Forensic Social Worker Requirements

• Bachelor’s in social work required
• 1 + year of experience required

If you think this Forensic Social Worker Position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!