Social Worker - First Step Program

Idea Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in a social service related field and one year of full-time related experience OR a Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited university 
• The ability to obtain a Certified Counselor Credential or an Associate Level credential or License in Social Work or Mental Health (applicants will be considered who have obtained a temporary practice permit issued by Washington State Department of Health) 
• Demonstrated ability to provide social work services independently with minimal immediate supervision and as part of a team 
• Experience successfully providing behavioral health counseling independently in a health or social service setting including completing assessments, treatment planning and crisis intervention 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply appropriate and best practice models of care based on a variety of client presentations 
• Demonstrated ability to provide short-term therapy, group therapy, and consultative assistance 
• Demonstrated ability to educate other staff regarding mental health, domestic violence, substance abuse issues and available local resources 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to foster and maintain a variety of interpersonal relationships 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization to meet high volume workload demands 
• Working knowledge of standard software applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Ability to travel in a timely manner within King County to locations that may have limited access to public transportation. 
• Have ability to deliver services in and office and home/field setting. 
• Bilingual and/or bicultural skills. 
• Commitment to equity and racial justice principles and demonstrated ability to serve clients with cultural humility.

Desired Candidate:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor preferred 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• WIC and Maternity Support Services experience highly desired 
• At least one year post graduate professional experience providing independent behavioral health counseling service in a health or social service setting 
• Specific specialized experience or advanced training in mental health, domestic violence, or substance abuse 
• Experience providing social services to high-risk maternal-child health clients of low income, multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural populations.

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

All interested and qualified candidates may apply.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume

(Please note: Cover letters (remove if not applicable) and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR (if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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Contact

For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov