Caseworker BHDS

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JOB SUMMARY

This is a full-time case management position with the Mental Health unit of Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

This employee will answer calls from the community related to eligibility for adult case management services and children's case management requests as well as refer individuals to appropriate services and conduct intakes for adults referred for case management services.

This employee conducts intake assessments, determines consumer needs and eligibility for Mental Health services, and develops service plans to help meet the identified needs.

This position may be assigned a small caseload to manage based on agency needs.

This employee shares the duties with other unit staff of screening intake calls and scheduling appointments for the adult intake staff.

This employee understands both adult and children's mental health case management eligibility criteria.

The employee exercises considerable independent judgement and decision making in facilitating the individual's use of community resources.

Please click here to learn more about the Mental Health Program at BHDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six months of experience as a Caseworker Trainee

Or Successful completion of the Social Casework Intern program

Or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major

Or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, Human Services, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen test
• Must have acceptable background check that includes:

FBI Clearances

PA State Police Criminal History

ChildLine Clearances

All clearances are required prior to the start of employment and may not be more than one year old at the time of employment.

• A Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving history in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B are provided.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.