Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker Organization: Blossom Community Services Location: Office and community settings Reports to: Clinical Director or designated supervisor Employment status: [Full-time / Part-time / Contract] Position Summary The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker supports individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, and barriers to daily functioning. The social worker provides person-centered support, care coordination, resource linkage, and services appropriate to their education, credentials, and assigned role to promote recovery, stability, and independence. Essential Responsibilities - Assess clients strengths, needs, support systems, and barriers to treatment and recovery. - Collaborate with clients and the treatment team to develop and update person-centered plans and measurable goals. - Help clients access housing, healthcare, benefits, transportation, employment, education, and community resources. - Provide education about mental health, substance use, coping skills, recovery, and relapse prevention. - Support clients in developing communication, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and daily living skills. - Coordinate care with treatment providers, hospitals, schools, community agencies, and authorized family members. - Identify safety concerns, follow agency crisis procedures, and promptly notify appropriate clinical staff. - Support transitions between levels of care and follow up on referrals and discharge plans. - Complete accurate, individualized documentation of services, client responses, progress, and follow-up needs within agency deadlines. - Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful interactions with clients and colleagues. - Participate in supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities. - Provide psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, or other clinical services only when authorized by applicable credentials and supervision requirements. Qualifications - Bachelors or masters degree in social work from an accredited institution, as required for the assigned position. - Appropriate North Carolina credentials when required for the position and services provided. - Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health or substance use concerns preferred. - Knowledge of person-centered care, trauma-informed practices, recovery principles, and community resources. - Strong communication, documentation, organization, and care coordination skills. - Ability to work independently in community settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. - Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license when travel is required. - Ability to meet applicable background screening and agency training requirements. Workplace Expectations Demonstrate professionalism, cultural responsiveness, dependable attendance, timely communication, and ethical judgment. Maintain accurate schedules and service records, follow assigned treatment plans, and communicate promptly about client needs or barriers to service delivery. Working Conditions Services may occur in the office, clients homes, and other community settings. Local travel and scheduling flexibility may be required based on client needs.