Social Work Assistant

At WelbeHealth each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) - composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality patient-centered care. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what. The WelbeHealth Social Work Assistant acts as an integral part of the IDT that provides direct care to our participants. WelbeHealth will provide you with the team and guidance you need to help our participants achieve their full potential.

The Social Work Assistant provides assistance and manages a caseload of participants working in close coordination with the IDT and Social Worker. The Social Work Assistant functions as a liaison between the participants, their family members, and the IDT by offering advice, implementing treatment plans, coordinating community services, and completing necessary paperwork.

Essential Job Duties:

Establish rapport with participants and families to provide psychosocial support
Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon within scope of practice including arranging necessary resources and services and assisting with care setting transitions
In coordination with other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members, coordinate services as needed pertaining to coordination of care such as housing, DMV needs, utility bills, and other community aid needs
Complete IDT care plan reviews with participants and family members within regulatory time frames
Conduct home visits, hospital visits, skilled nursing visits, as necessary
Assist with completing grievances, appeals incident reports, APS reports, and other quality and compliance requirements as needed

High School Diploma or Equivalency
Associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, or relevant field preferred
Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record with vehicle insurance required
Previous experience assisting people with behavioral health and substance abuse issues, preferred
Previous experience facilitating solutions with difficult psychosocial and family circumstances preferred