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Social Worker II - MSW - Wilm. Police Station

Wilmington, DEFull-time2026-08-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

A mental health professional providing crisis intervention, assessments, and case management for individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder within the Wilmington Police Department.

Role type

Senior clinical social worker (mental health)

Builds

Crisis resolution plans and mental health service referrals for law enforcement partners

Domain

Public safety / Mental health / Substance use disorder

Required skills

Crisis intervention, mental health assessments, case management, stakeholder collaboration, data collection and reporting, project management, public speaking

Preferred skills

LPC or LCSW licensure, CADC/CAADC certification, background in addiction treatment and law enforcement policy

Technologies

Case management database

Responsibilities

Ride along with officers to assist in crisis situations, conduct mental health assessments for offenders, coordinate transfer of services to treatment providers, document services in a case management database, oversee MHP cases and licensing compliance, develop and deliver department-wide training, conduct bi-weekly case reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC