Clinical Social Worker - Birmingham Municipal Court

TARGET CLOSE DATE

12/31/2024

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 23

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The Birmingham Municipal Court is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide professional clinical counseling to a diverse population of mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed clients. Employees in this position gather information about new patients (e.g., demographics, psychosocial status, medical history), prepare individualized treatment plans, monitor client progress, ensure compliance with standards established by oversight agencies (e.g., Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Medicaid, Medicare, grant programs), and attend professional development events (e.g., conferences, workshops). Clinical Social Workers work in indoor settings (e.g., offices, hospitals, external businesses), and are often required to deal with physically aggressive or violent individuals; they may be required to supervise subordinate personnel (e.g., Social Workers).

About Birmingham

Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.

Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham

With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.

This announcement is subject to close any time after April 8, 2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Experience providing therapy (e.g., substance abuse therapy, grief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.) to patients in a clinical environment.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience providing assessments (e.g., mental health, substance abuse, etc.) and/or diagnoses.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts intake of new patients/clients by collecting background information, determining psychosocial status, and establishing medical treatment history in order to identify needed treatments and/or services.

• Provides client-specific clinical services for individuals who are suffering from psychiatric disorders and/or emotional conditions using a variety of evidence-based methods (e.g., mental health assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy) in order to diagnose, treat, and/or prevent mental illnesses.

• Prepares and/or implements individualized hospital discharge plan or case management plan by consulting medical professionals, providing information, counseling patients/clients, and conducting follow-ups, in order to provide ongoing treatment that is tailored to patient/client needs.

• Procures resources and services specified in the case management and/or hospital discharge plan by building relationships, contacting providers, and performing assessments in order to meet the needs of patients/clients.

• Performs administrative functions to ensure proper documentation, efficient scheduling, accurate billing and collection of fees, and compliance with standards established by oversight agencies (e.g., Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Medicaid/Medicare, grant programs).

• Prepares and delivers training and education programs for various groups of people (e.g., clients, staff, community groups, the general public) by creating curriculum, conducting administrations, and revising content in order to provide important social services information to interested parties.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $50,190 - $77,854 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)

• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.

• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.

• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Behavioral health plan

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Generous holiday schedule

• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Computer & Technology Operations.

• Leadership & Management.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

• Researching & Referencing.

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Training & Facilitation.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of the practice of social work including providing referral service, finding social services for individuals, and providing basic counseling to those in need.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of social work as they apply to crisis intervention.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the ethical practice of social work relating to case management, assisting with case plans and service provisions, and allocation of resources for clients.

• Knowledge of accreditation guidelines, requirements, procedures and processes for domestic violence programs.

• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of drug/alcohol abuse and addiction as they relate to the needs, attitudes and behavioral problems of the abuser.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted indoors both in office settings as well as field visits to external places of business. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may require working with angry/irate customers, dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, being exposed to bio-hazard materials, and providing services to an indigent population.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

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