Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers and makes necessary referrals for other social services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Acts as the client’s advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis.
• Counsels the clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
• Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client.
• Provides patient education, counseling, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
• Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans.
• Refers clients or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience AND eligibility to be licensed OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in social service delivery OR One year of experience at the lower level Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 (HCP120) or position equivalent.