Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practices within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psycho-social dysfunction, including mental, emotional and behavioral disorders for families and individuals. The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services.
Responsibilities
Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances.
Experience treating children with sexualized behaviors a plus.
Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities.
Assess and plan for the social requirements of youths and families.
Develop social service programs and resources.
Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies. and services to staff.
Comply with CRMC policies.
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and families.
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data.
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges.
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Working Conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)
Work will take place in the administrative office, community, and in the homes