Social Worker II - MSW - Wilm. Police Station

Job Details

Social Worker II - MSW - Wilm. Police Station - Rotating Shift every two weeks - 1st Shift - 6a-2p and 2nd Shift - 1p-9p

Primary Function

The Social Worker II - MSW will support the City of Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Partners in Care; and will serve as a liaison among providers, hospitals, peer counselors, and people seeking treatment for and addressing their mental health needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ride along, at least 30 hours a week with an identified officer to assist the WPD with alleviating crisis situations and coordinating the transfer of services to a qualified mental health individual once the crisis is resolved.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans to address the needs of those with mental illness or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder who experiencing a crisis.
• Document on forms and the newly integrated case management database the services provided.
• Attend any mandatory trainings and regularly scheduled meetings to help develop and manage the program.
• Collect data and develop reports as required.
• Oversee and review MHP cases to ensure appropriate procedures are followed on both assessments and referrals.
• Conduct oversite as necessary to maintain licensing/continuing education for MHP.
• Assist in developing and carrying out department wide training.
• Bi-weekly case reviews/case notes
• Uphold all rules and regulations governing mental health confidentiality.
• Provide mental health services and clinical responsibilities consistent with education, training and professional experience.
• Complete mental health assessments in format required by the facility for offenders referred based on intake process, staff referral or offender self-referral.
• Provide regular follow-up to assigned offenders to determine current mental status and functioning.
• Convene regular stakeholder discussions surrounding project implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Delaware Division of Substances Abuse and Mental Health (DSAM), Northeast Treatment Center (NET DETOX), Delaware Department of Justice, and Liberty HIDTA (formally the Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking area).
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Works as part of a team with the WPD Partners in Care.

Frequent contact with ChristianaCare Community Health Impact Staff

• Daily contact with persons who have or may have mental health needs/SUD and their families.
• Frequent contact and collaboration with treatment providers, public safety agencies, and community groups.
• Occasional community education and targeted outreach.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Manager, Community Health Impact

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in a recognized mental health field required.
• Licensed MSW as required by the State of Delaware required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

• CADC/CAADC certification is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of two years or more of experience in the field required.
• Background in addiction treatment, outreach, re-engagement preferred.
• Understanding of law enforcement policy and procedures preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Knowledge of Social Work Crisis Intervention and Human Behavior theories and practices.
• Apply ethical and legal principles to the treatment of offenders with mental health problems in a correctional setting, ensuring that offenders receive appropriate mental health care.
• Knowledge of all HIPAA, OSHA, and PREA requirements to ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and professionalism while working with complex patients who may demonstrate physical or behavioral impairment.
• Must possess strong public speaking skills.
• Must possess project management and data management skills.
• Must possess research and analytical skills.

Special Requirements

• Must have flexibility to work a rotating shift and assist with covering on-call responsibilities.
• Must submit weekly invoice for hours completed.
• Must comply with all security regulations and directives of the WPD.
• Licensed MSW as required by the State of Delaware.

Hourly Pay Range: $30.95 - $49.52

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

• Post End Date
• Nov 14, 2026