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State of Nebraska

State government promoting agriculture

Clinical Social Worker

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorfolk, NE, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Social Work is required.
  • For the Certified Master Social Worker qualification, two years of Master's Social Worker experience is required.
  • Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required; candidates must obtain the required license before starting, and applicants eligible within three months of application may be considered.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge of theories and methods of social diagnosis and psychosocial assessment; social systems, family systems, systems theory, and social institutions; the causes and impacts of social problem areas; applicable state and federal laws and regulations; social planning concepts and techniques; psychosocial assessment and intervention models; crisis intervention; human behavior, growth, and development; family and social interactions; and professional terminology related to therapy, psychology, and human services.
  • Skill in observing and interpreting verbal and non-verbal behavior; interviewing clients to gather information and assess needs and progress; listening and communicating effectively; conducting differential diagnosis; applying personality theory and diagnostic methods to establish therapeutic contexts and goals; assessing functional impairments for treatment and discharge planning; assembling facts for psychosocial evaluations; discussing sensitive subjects supportively; applying social work interventions to build client strengths and facilitate positive change; and establishing rapport with clients and families.
  • Ability to conduct complex psychotherapy; interpret complex psychosocial phenomena; serve as a professional role model to clients and social work staff; communicate social work practice and theory to professionals in other disciplines; mediate between patients, families or guardians, and clinicians; address obstacles to discharge planning and social work services; and write concise, accurate reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

  • Perform master's-level professional social work.
  • Provide individual and group therapy and complex therapeutic services based on clients' needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning teams.
  • Serve as a community liaison as clients' needs warrant.
  • Initiate and implement discharge planning and manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients.
  • Communicate through written reports to Mental Health Boards and courts as needed.
  • Provide clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, and volunteers.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments upon admission and annually.
  • Serve as Treatment Plan Coordinator for 4 to 6 patients, collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team and patient to develop comprehensive treatment plans and monitor progress toward treatment goals.

About the Company

State of Nebraska

State government promoting agriculture

Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, NE
Founded
1867

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