ACCS Outreach Case Worker

Aspire Health Alliance; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services in Massachusetts is seeking an Outreach Case Worker to serve adults with chronic behavioral health issues, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide community-based services.

You will perform assessments, advocate for clients, arrange resources, and maintain health records at the Braintree site using an electronic health record system; may provide transportation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or BA in Psychology or related field preferred.
• One or more years of experience in the Mental Health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community outreach and be responsible for the welfare of a large case load of clients.
• Advocate for clients ensuring quality of care. Recommend appropriate resources for clients ensuring access to needed services.
• Make assessments; address client needs, make recommendations for treatment.
• Serve as primary liaison with family and guardians. Work closely with team of providers.
• May provide transportation; administer medication, manage client finances.
• Provide documentation; update and maintain client health records at Braintree office site using an electronic health record system.

Education

HS Diploma

BA in Psychology or related field

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

SCHEDULE: SUN-THURS Hours are a combination of 8a-4p (3 days) and 2 (noon-8p) days

HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS!

If you are looking for a career opportunity and to positively impact lives, an Outreach Case Worker position with Aspire Health Alliance may be the path you are looking for.

The Outreach Caseworker position is a full time, outreach position providing services to Adults residing in the community, experiencing chronic behavioral health issues. (Diagnoses may include, substance use disorder, schizophrenia. dual diagnosis, schizoaffective disorder, physical issues, etc.)

The Caseworker works with a multi- disciplinary team that includes Master level clinicians, nursing staff, peer specialists and others involved in client care.

• Provide community outreach and be responsible for the welfare of a large case load of clients.
• Advocate for clients ensuring quality of care. Recommend appropriate resources for clients ensuring access to needed services.
• Make assessments; address client needs, make recommendations for treatment.
• Serve as primary liaison with family and guardians. Work closely with team of providers.
• May provide transportation; administer medication, manage client finances.
• Provide documentation; update and maintain client health records at Braintree office site using an electronic health record system

Education

• HS Diploma, BA degree in Psychology or related field preferred
• One or more years of experience in the Mental Health field.
• Working knowledge of community based treatment, funding sources, and treatment regulations is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Job requires a current valid driver's license in good standing, driving experience and an excellent driving record for client transportation. We provide reimbursement for gas & mileage.
• CPR/First Aid and MAP certifications will be required

Schedule:

Schedule is Sun-Thurs with hours being a combination of 8a-4p and Noon-8P.

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range

$22.40 - $25.25 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.