Social Worker Case Manager

Master Social Worker Job Description

Position: Master Social Worker / Case Manager

General Summary:

This position provides psychosocial evaluation, counseling, and resource referral services to clients. The Master Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to incorporate psychosocial needs/concerns into care planning, develops resources to meet client needs, and participates in client/family and staff orientation, education, and in-service activities. Documentation of services is maintained in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work with a specialization in clinical practice from a school of social work.

• Must meet state licensure requirements for master-prepared social workers in clinical practice.

Experience:

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services to clients and their families.

• Provides case management, including needs assessment, service coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy.

• Refers clients/families to community services (e.g., healthcare coverage, income maintenance, transportation, vocational rehabilitation).

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team in planning client care and participates in team meetings.

• Develops and/or improves facility and community resources to meet client needs.

• Participates in client/family and/or staff orientation, education, rehabilitation, and treatment programs.

• Advocates on clients’ behalf within the setting and with local, state, and federal agencies.

• Participates in facility staff meetings.

• Maintains social work records and statistics and participates in quality improvement activities.

• Participates in professional social work organizations and community activities serving clients.

• Keeps abreast of research/literature/developments in social work and attends continuing education.

Critical Skills and Abilities:

• Capacity to form and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.

• Sensitivity to racial and cultural diversity.

• Advanced assessment and treatment skills, including individual, couple, and family therapy.

• Ability to manage a caseload with multiple needs.

• Ability to set priorities under pressure.

• Capacity to form and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary team members.

• Possesses refined collaborative skills.

• Ability to assess needs and develop resource information and programs.

• Ability to develop educational materials.

• Exhibits sound judgment and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to social work values and code of ethics.