Outreach Case Worker

Aspire Health and Community Services; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking an Outreach Caseworker to support adults in the community with chronic behavioral health issues from our Braintree site. This full-time role involves a schedule with Sunday-Thursday shifts, including a mix of 9a-5p and 11a-7p weeks.

The Caseworker collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, nurses, and peers to coordinate care, advocate for clients, and ensure access to needed services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is key to providing excellent care for our clients.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by an organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member.We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution helps fulfill our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health, and we work to foster an environment that is safe, 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: Sunday -Thursday Hours are a Combination of 9a-5p (3 days) and (2) 11a-7p shifts weekly

Outreach Caseworker 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 multidisciplinary team that includes Master level clinicians, nursing staff, peer specialists, and others involved in client care.

Responsibilities

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

Education & Experience

• 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

• Valid driver's license in good standing, driving experience, and an excellent driving record for client transportation (reimbursement for gas and mileage).
• CPR/First Aid and MAP certifications required.

Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are for 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.