Forensic Social Worker

 

Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting trauma-informed interviews and biopsychosocial assessments. Interviews may include clients, family members, and others related to the case.
  • Utilize informal and formal assessments to develop diagnostic impressions to be provided to competency evaluators and LIDDA service providers.
  • Record collection related to mental health treatment, physical health treatment, education records, and other records as necessary to develop mitigation for assigned caseload.
  • Making appropriate social work and community referrals, including referrals for mental health treatment, substance use services, and government benefits.
  • Provide short-term treatment using motivational interviewing, solution-focused approaches, and cognitive behavioral strategies to address client’s needs while awaiting other treatment services.
  • Periodically assist with or provide testimony in criminal court hearings.

 

Qualifications:

  • Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) strongly preferred. Non-licensed individuals with significant education and/or experience in mental health case management will be considered for the position in Alpine, TX.
  • Experience with Google Workspaces or similar software.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle required.
  • Bilingual English-Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

Organization Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
Industry Other Jobs Jobs
Occupational Category Forensic Social Worker
Job Location New York,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-07-09 4:46 pm
Expires on 2026-01-05