Behavioral Health Specialist - Social Worker

Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Behavior Health Specialist!

This position will serve the city of Waterloo in Black Hawk, Bremer, Franklin, Grundy, & Hardin Counties, and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required.

Job Responsibilities

· Meet with clients and families as prescribed by the assessing clinician.

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of mental health diagnoses, symptoms, and effective treatment interventions.

· Utilize a holistic, systems and strengths-based approach to working with clients.

· Execute individual treatment plans utilizing curriculum and evidenced based practices.

· Understand and engage in the importance of planning for client discharge from service onset and makes referrals and recommendations accordingly.

· Ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely including, but not limited to the consent packet and releases of information (as applicable), the implementation plan signature page, the individualized crisis plan, session notes, 90-day reports, discharges, and referrals for reauthorizations.

· Communicate with members of the client’s team regarding progress, lack of progress and recommendations and attend multidisciplinary and other team meetings as applicable.

· Maintain and document face-to-face contact in alignment with agency policy and in accordance to units authorized through the treatment planning process.

· Document and provide quarterly progress reports to the client, the client’s family, and the assessing clinician.

Qualifications

· Education requirements:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/Human Services related field from an accredited college/university with twenty (20) hours Child Mental Health Training; or

· A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Human Services field with thirty (30) hours Child Mental Health Training.

· Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

· Have immediate access to reliable transportation.

About Families First

Families First is one of the leading providers of family based, in-home and in-office services in the State of Iowa. Our employees assist children and families with daily stressors, enabling them to balance a family, work, and school.

· We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

· We serve approximately 3,000 individuals through our various programs in forty-seven counties within the State.

· We employ approximately 230 employees.

Join our Team – Apply Today!

Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: On the road