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.