The Clinical Social Worker I conducts comprehensive assessments and develops interventions to increase stability and independence for older adults and people with disabilities. Responsibilities include performing crisis interventions, coordinating community referrals, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an LSWAIC, LMHCA, or equivalent mental health counselor license. A minimum of one year of professional experience working with older adults or individuals with cognitive/behavioral issues is required.
professional certificateCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCare PlanningCrisis InterventionRisk AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPsychosocial AssessmentMental Health CounselingClinical Social WorkSubstance Use Assessment
Job description
WHO is Sound Generations?
We are a comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities in King County. Our mission is to partner with older adults to provide accessible and inclusive services so they can age their way.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Social Worker I to join our GRAT team in Seattle, Washington.
What will YOU do?
The Clinical Social Worker I responds to client concerns, provides comprehensive assessments and develops interventions that increase client stability, support independence, and prevent hospitalization. The Clinical Social Worker I is working towards their WA State Department of Health clinical social work licensure (LICSW), their mental health counseling licensure (LMHC), or other equivalent mental health counseling licensure.
Pay Rate
$79,542.26 per year.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Benefits
Great Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance coverage.
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more!
Responsibilities
Initiate home and/or virtual visits with client.
Engage clients to identify needs through in-depth assessment utilizing evidence-based tools, considering cognitive, behavioral, social and functional aspects.
Investigate complex psycho-social situations with collateral contacts, environmental observations, and when possible, review of prior attempts to engage client.
Develop and implement strengths-based care plan with client.
Mobilize clients' families and support circles to respond to client needs.
Facilitate appropriate referrals to community programs, health care providers, APS and/or law enforcement. Advocate for needed services and provide necessary follow-up.
Seek and integrate cultural guidance from diverse community members/agencies about how to best serve individual clients.
Perform crisis intervention; as a Mandatory Reporter as defined by state law, immediately report identified concerns such as abuse, neglect, emergent medical issues, etc. to appropriate state or local authority and notify supervisor; comply with other related laws, organization policies, and program procedures.
Advance care plans, track progress, and close contact when interventions are substantively accomplished.
Participate in team meetings to review assessments and interventions in case conference, to further strategize, collaborate, and confer with multidisciplinary team.
Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of Sound Generations and applicable governing agencies.
Assist Supervisor with program planning and operations. Provide observations related to programmatic development to Supervisor.
Participate in mandatory program and organizational activities, meetings and trainings.
Requirements
Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), or other equivalent mental health counselor license.
Experience performing psychosocial, psychiatric, and substance use assessments, and developing interventions relevant to risk, with older adult population.
Minimum one (1) year of professional experience working with older adults and/or individuals with cognitive or behavior issues, or comparable human services experience.
Ability to work in the filed to meet clients and community groups as needed.
Sound Generations is an equal opportunity employer, and we value our diverse workforce. We welcome everyone who is interested in serving our local communities. Please contact our HR Team at hr@soundgenerations.org [hr@soundgenerations.org] for help with accommodations or if you have any questions.
We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as soon as possible. The role will remain open until filled. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to Sound Generations.
Note
We do not provide sponsorship for work visa or work authorizations.
