Conduct initial screening for identified mental health clients referred from intake; Assess clients on suicide precautions by conducting a risk assessment for self-harm; Assess clients on observation (i.e special watch) to determine level of care and supervision needed; Provide individual counseling sessions for clients on the mental health caseload; Respond to Kiosk request as assigned by jail mental health supervisor; Check on clients in the mental health pod and assist with any questions or concerns; Provide professional consultation to medical and detention personnel for client's exhibiting symptoms of mental illness; Participate in Involuntary commitment process as appropriate; Provide detailed summary of weekend events to supervisor; Consult with psychiatrist as needed; Enter required documentation in electronic medical record; Ensure documentation is complete and meets HIPAA , federal and other state requirements; Obtain Release of Information from clients for service providers and follow up with provides for continuity of care; Employees may also be involved in explaining diagnosis and treatment alternatives to patients and families, participating in education endeavors for physicians, psychologists, nurses, other health disciplines, students and social work interns, and participating in research activities; Social work assessment techniques and treatment approaches including crisis, supportive, insight oriented and behavioral interventions; Considerable knowledge of legal and administrative aspects of programs. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Work in this class involves providing intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of highly skilled casework, groupwork, and community organization techniques in the psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with severe physical illnesses, developmental disabilities or complex mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.