Senior Social Worker, New Castle County Division of Police Behavioral Health Unit
End Date: 6/30/2024
Location: Newark, Delaware
Position Type: Case Management/Social Worker
Shift: Day Shift, No Rotation
Christiana is hiring a Senior Social Worker to support the New Castle Country Division of Police Behavioral Health Unit.
You will serve as a liaison among providers, hospitals, peer counselors, and people seeking treatment for and addressing their mental health needs.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position.
Four 10-hour shifts (8a - 6p)
Rotating Schedule
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ride along, at least 30 hours a week with an identified officer to assist the NCCPD with alleviating crisis situations and coordinating the transfer of services to a qualified mental health individual once the crisis is resolved.
Develop, coordinate, and implement plans to address the needs of those with mental illness or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder who experiencing a crisis.
Document on forms and the newly integrated case management database the services provided.
Provide mental health services and clinical responsibilities consistent with education, training and professional experience.
Complete mental health assessments in format required by the facility for offenders referred based on intake process, staff referral or offender self-referral.
Collaborate with stakeholders: Delaware Division of Substances Abuse and Mental Health (DSAM), Northeast Treatment Center (NET DETOX), Delaware Department of Justice, and Liberty HIDTA (formally the Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking area).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in a recognized mental health field.
An LPC or LCSW is preferred.
CADC/CAADC certification is preferred but not required.
A minimum of five years or more of experience in the field.
Background in addiction treatment, outreach, re-engagement, and understanding of law enforcement policy and procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have flexibility to work a rotating shift and assist with covering on-call responsibilities.
Must submit weekly invoice for hours completed.
Must comply with all security regulations and directives of the NCCPD.
This position is grant funded; continuation of this position is contingent upon the grant being renewed.
Please attach updated resume with application!
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