CCS Macro Level Social Work Intern

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Closing Date: April 29th, 2024

Macro Level Social Work Intern - Comprehensive Community Services

Behavioral Health Services

Hourly Pay: $15.00 an hour

Job Summary: The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Macro Level Social Work Intern will support efforts to ensure DHS 36 and Medicaid requirements are met as well as the quality of the program is maintained across the network. The intern will participate in current projects supporting growth, cultural competencies, and consistency of services across lifespan. This internship will allow the student to experience macro level social work.

Job Duties: 

• CCS QI/QA. Participate in activities monitoring quality of the program, DHS adherence, and Medicaid requirements. Assist CCS team with quality improvements projects and quarterly auditing of the care coordination agencies.
• Policy & Procedures. Assist with reviewing policies and procedures. Participate in projects to ensure adherence and understanding.
• Local & State Reporting. Provide support and information to care coordination provide agencies. Run a monthly report to assist with utilization management. Monitor CCS referral log to ensure compliance with statutory timelines.
• Maintain CARS CCS Records. Assist with maintenance of records pertinent to CCS DQA survey and Medicaid requirements. This is to include management of staff rosters, collection of supervision logs, and assist with monitoring completion of training requirements.
• Provider Directory Management. Collaborate with CCS Care Coordination and Ancillary agencies to maintain the provider directory accurate in real time.
• Training & Technical Assistance. Assist in developing and roll out training to all contracted providers within CCS.
• Supervision with a licensed staff member. Receive ongoing scheduled supervision from a direct supervisor.
• Anticipate travel within the community up to 5% of the time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin
• Valid driver's License and Insurance maintained throughout employment. 
• Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s OR master’s program in Social Work, Rehab Psychology, Human Services, or in a closely related field. 
• Candidates must have less than one year of experience in Behavioral Health.
• Candidates must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Candidates should have proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word and Excel.
• Candidate should be comfortable using databases and electronic health records.

NOTE:  This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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