CASE AIDE

Gatewayshospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Case Aide to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves providing essential rehabilitative and case management services to adults facing mental health challenges. You will supervise and support residents, facilitate group treatments, and assist with accessing community resources. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a non-profit organization committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need and become part of a team that values compassion, support, and growth.

Benefits

Bilingual pay for Spanish speakers

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring effective communication and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and assist clients in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services and document resident behavior.
• Assist residents with benefits and identification needs.
• Facilitate group treatment and collaborate with the treatment team.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Basic counseling skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Assessment of patients

Legible handwriting

Job description

Join to apply for the CASE AIDE role at Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center.

Base pay range: $21.05/hr - $21.58/hr

Title of Position: Case Aide
Location: Gateways - Percy Village
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Non-Union: Union
Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Summary Of Position:

The Case Aide provides rehabilitative and case management services in a residential setting for adults ages 18 to 59 who are diagnosed with chronic and persistent mental health disorders. Services include individual and group rehabilitative treatment, linkage and transportation to community resources, and assistance with crisis intervention.

Bilingual Pay: Individuals who are bilingual in Spanish are eligible for an additional $1 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise, monitor and document resident behavior as it pertains to progress/regress in treatment.
• Assist residents in establishing and maintaining Social Security Benefits, MediCal benefits, Medicare benefits, etc.
• Assist residents in obtaining CA identification cards, Social Security Cards, MediCal cards, MTA Passes, etc.
• Assist in situational crisis intervention, providing support to client(s), contacting emergency services when needed, providing updates to conservators and staff, consulting with clinicians and supervisor to implement safety plans.
• Facilitate group treatment.
• Act as primary point of contact to coordinate passes, provide treatment updates to pre-authorized individuals and/or conservators.
• Monitor, assist and document compliance with ADLs.
• Provide individual rehabilitative services to clients to address functional impairments.
• Provide transportation to appointments in the community when needed.
• Collaborate with members of the treatment team to evaluate clients’ progress/regress in treatment and modify/implement interventions when indicated.
• Submit progress notes and other client documentation within designated timeframes.
• Meet agency service delivery benchmarks.
• Assist with other projects/duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work and relate effectively with multi-disciplinary treatment team, clients and public.
• Ability to assess patients for dangerousness and intervene in a timely, calm and appropriate manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgement, and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of basic counseling skills.
• Understanding of individual, group and family psychotherapy.
• Legible handwriting.
• Ability to work various hours and shifts.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to remain calm, objective and dependable in situations where residents are emotional or uncooperative.
• Ability to be objective, stable and firm with clients who have a history of criminal behavior and who have mental disabilities.
• Ability to appropriately accept orders and instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to appropriately give orders and instructions to clients.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care