Job Description
Job Description
American Fork City Police Department is seeking a licensed Social Worker/Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide immediate crisis intervention and clinical case management services to citizens and/or their families, along with assistance to prevent the intersection or further intersection with the criminal justice system. These citizens and/or their families may have the following problems: homelessness, substance abuse/dependence, mental and/or chronic health illnesses, domestic violence, employment issues, poverty, being a victim of crime, and access to other basic necessities.
Applicants must be willing to work closely with the entire team of the American Fork Police Department, engage with external service providers on a regular-basis and have the ability and skills necessary to work with the general public in a positive, friendly, and professional manner.
This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position Monday - Friday at the American Fork Police Department. Applicants may also be expected to be available for call-out during certain times, including weekend and nighttime (5 PM to 8 AM) hours. Schedule may flex as necessary to provide the optimum coverage.
Essential Functions
- Respond to 911 calls with officers that are related to suicide, substance use, mental illness, homelessness and someone in crisis and assist them in need on scene.
- Provides clinical and intensive case management services, including, but not limited to the following: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment and service planning, clinical/crisis counseling, consultation, support, information, and appropriate referrals to other community agencies.
- Acts as a bridge between the citizen, department, community, community agencies and other helping professionals to coordinate services and the best route of care for the person looking for assistance.
- Monitors and documents any and all care given to the citizen. Routinely assesses the citizen and family responses to the interventions and services, while also measuring treatment plan effectiveness. Prepares and retains timely correspondence, reports, patient progress, and/or other documentation.
- Conducts individual, family and/or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Demonstrates and maintains a high standard of confidentiality and sensitivity to the persons and/or families on cultural, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic issues and diversity.
- Assists, educates, informs, and empowers under-represented populations in the community, including vulnerable communities, refugees and immigrant populations.
- Attends staff/staffing meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- May be required to drive a vehicle to and from various locations throughout the community and provide transportation for citizens as needed.
- Rides with officers to assist in co-responder model serving those in crisis and working with top utilizers of 911 services.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field from an accredited college/university is required as a minimum, with a preference given to candidates with a Masters degree in any of these or related fields.
- Current Licensure with the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), Certified Social Worker (CSW), Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC), Certified Social Worker Intern (CSWI), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Social Service Worker (SSW) or the ability to obtain a state licensure within 6 months of the hire date.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
- Interpersonal skills, active listening skills, critical analysis, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated independent judgment to assess and meet citizen needs. Ability to have meaningful outcome-oriented dialogue with citizens, families, community agencies and professional schools in coordinating care and services for citizens.
- Demonstrated appropriate boundaries with citizens and/ or their families while providing adequate services to meet citizen needs.
- Valid state drivers license or Utah driving privilege card (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment).
- Ability to successfully pass all appropriate examinations as required.
- Successful completion of a drug screen if applicant has not completed it as an American Fork City employee.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three to five years of related work experience, which includes assessing the physical, mental, social and economic needs of a diverse population.
- Experience working collaboratively with community agencies.
- Experience working in both substance abuse and mental health treatment fields.
- Fluent in oral and written Spanish communication.
- Mental Health Officer Certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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