Job Information
Amergis Social Worker - Corrections Setting - Lorain in Grafton, Ohio
Salary: $30 per hour
Knowledge of: 1) public relations: assigned responsibility for establishing & sustaining beneficial business relationships or establishing & projecting acceptable public image; *2) agency policies & procedures; 3) counseling; 4) interviewing; 5) social sciences (social welfare)Skill in: 6) *agency software (e.g., eClinical Works, Microsoft Office); 7) equipment operation (copier, fax)Ability to: 8) recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; 9) deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; 10) understand practical field of study; 11) define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; 12) deal with many variables and determine specific action; 13) recognize safety warnings; 14) prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; 15) gather, collect and classify information about data, people or things; 16) handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; 17) develop good rapport with inmates and/or patients.Knowledge of: 1, *2, 3, 4, 5Skill in: *6, 7Ability to: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17Knowledge of: 1, *2- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II). - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III). - Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC). - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Profes-sional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board. - Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medi-cal Board.- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board. - Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Mar-riage & Family Therapist Board. - Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology. - Regisered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing
Job Duties in Order of Importance
Provides alcohol & drug counseling & other ancillary services to inmates on assigned caseload; completes intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes & discharge planning on inmates; coordinates with other treatment services (e.g., medical, mental health, education, recreation, volunteer & community services providers) for the purpose of individualized treatment planning, utilizing a coordinated treatment approach; monitors attendance & participation progress of inmates in substance abuse programs; reviews case files & termination of program participation; provides continuing care planning; intervenes in crisis situations; reviews inmate files for program admission consideration & treatment planning; contacts Adult Parole Authority (APA) &/or chemical dependency specialists regarding inmate activities; coordinates & conducts substance abuse programming for inmates (e.g., substance abusing/mentally ill) as assigned
Monitors activities of volunteers; facilitates support/fellowship meetings & provides technical assistance & training to volunteers involved in the recovery services program; participates in program quality assurance activities to include peer utilization & clinical record reviews.Attends seminars & conferences; must conduct self professionally & in a law-abiding manner at all times & in accordance with the OhioMHAS & ODRC Standards of Employee Conduct; performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.