Medical Coverage

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Spring Lake Ranch’s group health plan. The Ranch will cover up to 90% of the premium costs depending on the level of enrollment. 

Dental Coverage

Dental coverage is offered the Northeast Delta Dental at no cost to eligible employees. The dental-care services offered under this plan include no-cost preventative care. 

Health Savings Account

Spring Lake Ranch offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible employees who enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan. 

Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to one times an eligible employees annual salary up to $50,000 is provided at no cost. 

Disability Benefits

The Ranch provides short term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits to eligible employees at no cost. 

Paid Time Off

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 15 days per year and goes up depending on position and tenure. 

Parental Leave

Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child;  Spring Lake Ranch pays at 60% of their current salary for six weeks; insurance pays at 60% of their current salary for the second six weeks.

Flexible Schedule Options

Spring Lake Ranch is committed to helping employees face the demands of juggling work, family, and personal obligations by offering a number of flexible work arrangements such as flextime, a compressed workweek, and remote work options. 

Community Meals

An employee favorite! All staff are welcome to partake in our delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Social Worker

POSITION TITLE: Social Worker

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; exempt position

LOCATION: Cuttingsville

REPORTS TO: Clinical Program Manager

Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker works independently and as part of the residential treatment team to provide Cuttingsville Program residents and Elliot House residents with clinical input, oversight and case management services to support wellness, recovery, and independent living. Responsibilities include encouragement/training in areas of basic living and home management skills, social and employment skills, supportive counseling, coordination of services, and treatment planning. Social Workers utilize and integrate mental health and substance abuse treatment philosophy to maximize each resident’s progress and promote community integration and healthy lifestyles. Social Workers will coordinate the care of residents with other members of the treatment team, involved family members, and external providers.

RESIDENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical oversight (biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, discharge planning) and adhere to all governing policies and procedures and timeframes relating to associated documentation.
• Is a member of the crisis response team during evenings and weekends, and is part of the related on-call rotation. Provides interventions, crisis/risk screenings and coordinates with RRMC Crisis to assess criteria for in-patient psychiatric admission when necessary.
• Meets with families for initial family visits and functions as primary liaison for all resident family contact.
• Meets with individual residents for therapy weekly, more often if required and appropriate.
• Support and mentor residents in the development of daily living skills to include: planning for leisure time, building money management, health, nutrition, exercise, safety, work habits, and social skills. Assist resident in the development of work, school, or volunteer positions in accordance with Action Plans.
• Assist residents in developing and implementing Action Plans as part of a team which includes individual residents, clinicians, family members, other Spring Lake Ranch staff members, and representatives from community organizations. This includes creating and maintaining organized records of meetings and outcomes.
• Provide other SLR staff with guidance and resources on how to best serve residents.
• Collaborate with med room and consulting Psychiatrist regarding any medication issues that arise when working with a resident.
• Facilitate psycho-educational group(s) and lead therapeutic or recreational programs as requested.
• Provide transportation for residents when necessary.
• Attend staff, doctor, and other meetings.
• Assist in provision of case management coverage for Independent Apartment Living clients when IAL case manager is absent.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and meet regularly with the Clinical Program Manager to ensure efficient, professional, and effective delivery of case management services to Spring Lake Ranch residents.
• Collaborate and communicate with other case managers, other members of the treatment team, and other Spring Lake Ranch staff in a proactive and respectful manner.
• Coordinate responsibilities and coverage with other case managers, the treatment team, and other SLR staff when absent from work.
• Complete required documentation and keep resident files up to date for residents on caseload.
• Routinely complete assessment of progress (DLA-20) in service of quality assurance.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours for resident injuries, thefts, property damage, physical or sexual assault, major physical plant issues, elopements/AMA discharges, self-injury/suicide attempt, relapse, death, fire, and abuse/neglect/exploitation reports.
• Complete special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Licensed or pursuing licensure.
• 1-3 years’ experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery required.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s License and good driving record.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to complete some physical work consisting of moderate lifting and carrying of up to 20 lbs, using stairs, entering client homes and apartments.  This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing and walking.
• Ability to use independent judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain flexible in a dynamic community setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with co-workers and other community providers.
• Ability to model resiliency.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and on-going commitment to personal growth and improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Program Coordinator