Job Information
LAREDO - CITY OF Caseworker, (B256043-1), 206, Community Mental Health in LAREDO, Texas
Caseworker, (B256043-1), 206, Community Mental Health
Salary
$20.34 Hourly
Location
Laredo, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
B256043-1
Department
Health
Division
Community Mental Health
Opening Date
11/06/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Job Description
This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.
Provide case management, social services support, and education to clients regarding mental health. Will team up with the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and medical team to assure the continuum of care, wellness, and prevention on improving healthier outcomes. Provides case management plans to assist clients on improving their care and providing access on support care services they are eligible for. Advocates, monitors, and maintains the strict confidentiality of the clients' behavioral health progress in relation to their mental health.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Provides case management intervention social services.
Evaluates and conducts assessments using standardized tools.
Engagesin harm reduction counseling related to substance use/abuse,sexual health risks, and mental health.
Enters behavioral health related data into electronic database.
Generates program level reports on project activities.
Provides risk reduction education and documents the accuracy and completeness of information provided to link individuals to services.