Caseworker

Mental Health Association of WashingtonCounty; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of WashingtonCounty is seeking a part-time Supportive Housing Caseworker to assist in developing and monitoring individualized service plans. The role reports to the Executive Director and involves psychosocial assessments and client advocacy.

The position requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of the local mental health system, and the ability to travel as needed. Training in confidentiality and client rights is part of the expectations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills.
• Personnel supervisory skills.
• Detailed knowledge of local mental health system.
• Familiarity with Department of Public Welfare regulations.
• Confidentiality and consumer rights awareness.
• Creative with problem solving and analytic skills.
• Assertive with initiative.
• Public speaking capabilities.
• Willing and able to travel as required.
• Ability to safely operate an agency vehicle.
• Ability to transport mentally and physically challenged consumers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments to develop and update Treatment Plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and life skills training.
• Advocates for entitlement resources and housing access.
• Maintains client case records and submits required documentation.
• Communicates with external programs and community resources.
• Adheres to policies, laws and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills

Personnel supervisory skills

Knowledge of local mental health 시스템

Familiarity with Department of PublicW

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Psychology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Mental Health Association

Job Description

Supportive Housing Caseworker-PT

Definition

The Supportive Housing Caseworker is directly supervised by the Executive Director. The SH Caseworker will assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual’s service plans.

Duties

• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of consumers to develop and update individualized Treatment Plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.
• Serves as advocate to identify and access entitlement resources, available social services, and affordable housing.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares, and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serves as a member of the Mental Health treatment team and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Required/Recommended Skills

1. 1. Excellent organizational and communication skills
2. 2. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills
3. 3. Personnel supervisory skills
4. 4. Detailed knowledge of local mental health system
5. 5. Familiarity with Department of Public Welfare regulations
6. 6. Fully cognizant of the implications of consumer’s rights and confidentiality
7. 7. Creative with good problem solving and analytic skills
8. 8. Assertive and capable of independent action when initiative required
9. 9. Confident to perform public speaking activities
10. 10. Willing and able to travel as required
11. 11. Ability to safely operate an agency vehicle
12. 12. Ability to transport mentally and physically challenged consumers

Required In-Service Education/Training

• Complete 12 hours of training annually in assigned program and supervisory areas
• Training regarding issues of client and agency confidentiality

Education and Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care

Program.

ACT 33/34 Clearances

Salary

1. 1. $20.0 hr
2. 2. EAP
3. 3. E.O.E

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We are a small non-profit organization offering services to mental health consumers. We have been in business for over 60 years in Washington County. If you have a passion to serve those suffering from mental illness we encourage you to join our team!

We are a small non-profit organization offering services to mental health consumers. We have been in business for over 60 years in Washington County. If you have a passion to serve those suffering from mental illness we encourage you to join our team!