Board approves request for up to two new CLTS social worker positions to address caseloads
Behavioral Health requested up to two new Children's Long-Term Support social worker positions to address a current caseload of 71 cases; the motion to request the positions (Baratka/Kopisch) carried and funding is expected from state and federal reimbursements.
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Chana Rymarkiewicz, Behavioral Health Division Manager, told the board there are at least 71 CLTS cases assigned to the unit and that state guidance indicates 20'25 cases per worker is appropriate. She said, "There has been a request for up to two (2) new social workers positions to handle at least 71 cases open now; whereas the state indicates up to 20-25 cases should be allocated per worker. Currently, there is one caseworker for all 71 cases."
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