Social Worker Assistant
Core
Functions as a Targeted Case Manager (TCM) providing intensive case management services to individuals with complex mental health or substance use conditions, focusing on recovery, care transitions, and high-risk support.
Role type
Senior IC social work assistant / Targeted Case Manager
Builds
Sustainable support systems and care plans for patients with serious mental health or substance use conditions
Domain
Mental health and substance use treatment
Required skills
Case management, psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, community resource coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, crisis intervention, patient engagement, family liaison, cultural competence
Preferred skills
Clinical social work experience, health setting experience, experience with mentally ill populations, valid New York state license, satisfactory driving record
Technologies
Electronic health records, case management software
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and design treatment plans, coordinate outreach to connect patients with community services, mobilize family and natural support networks, triage urgent case management needs, maintain professional documentation, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community providers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC