[swkcommunity] FW: Job Posting

[Pamela Hammond]

Kim Farris, LMSW Center Director - Lakes Regional MHMR - Paris

Applications can be found at:  http://www.lrmhmrc.org/Careers.html

 

 

POSITION: Clinical Social Worker I       POSITION #:784            Working Title: Benefit 

                                                                                                          Eligibility Spec QMHP

Supervised by: MH Center Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides assistance to persons with mental illness to make application for various benefit programs, to include Social Security, Supplemental Income, and Medicaid.  Responsibilities include performing assessment of client financial status; educating clientele about benefit programs; providing assistance to complete written applications; tracking/monitoring the application process through court hearings; representing clientele in court; transportation services; documentation of services and progress; and report writing.  Also provides Supported Employment services to assist clientele with obtaining and maintaining gainful employment in the community.  Position also serves as the back-up crisis worker during office hours, as well as on after-hours crisis services rotation.  Extensive travel within the four-county service area is required.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, or psychology, or other qualified human services field. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: One year of related work experience in a mental health setting; working computer skills including MS Word; bilingual skills (English/Spanish); and knowledge of Social Security and Medicaid programs.

Date Posted:

12/03/09

Salary: (12/03)

$14.27/Hr; $2,475.07/Mo

Location:

Paris

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 

Kim Farris
Lakes Regional MHMR
395 N. Main
Paris, TX  75460
903-737-2475

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