BASIC PURPOSE:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the development, implementation and supervision of an aftercare program in an assigned region of the state.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops policies and goals necessary to establish and implement an ongoing aftercare program for return of hospitalized patients to the community.

• Secures professional staff for the program; develops in-service training programs in aftercare.

• Supervises social work and nursing staff in casework, group work, resocialization, consultation and community education activities; assigns caseload.

• Provides consultation to community agencies on aftercare and community mental health; plans and directs research as indicated.

• Maintains necessary records, reports, schedules and other administrative aids to efficient operation.

LEVEL DESCRIPTOR:

This job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are assigned responsibility for performing all essential functions related to the position to which assigned.

Level I:             Code: H33A             Salary Band: L

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of psychiatric social work; of social work administration, education, supervision and research; of the therapy and financial support underlying aftercare; of family economics and budgeting; and of community organizations and resources for mental health programs. Ability is required to facilitate clients' return to the community; to counsel individuals; and to develop and provide training programs.

Education and Experience requirements consist of a master's degree in social work and five years of experience in professional psychiatric social work, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.