School-Based Caseworker: Youth Mental Health & Care

Center for Human Development; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development West Springfield clinic seeks a Bachelor’s-level Case Worker to support youth at the West Springfield Middle School. The role collaborates with a Master’s Clinician to implement treatment plans addressing mental health, behavior, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include mentoring youth, coordinating care with providers, developing service plans with families and schools, leading groups, organizing community activities, and homework help.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's in a related field.
• Knowledge of mental illness, behavioral modifications, and parenting education.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work M-F 8am-4pm.

Responsibilities

• Mentor youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses.
• Assist with care coordination with other community providers involved in the youth's treatment.
• Collaborate with the clinician, youth, family and school to develop all service plans.
• Facilitate small groups and access recreational activities.
• Plan and carry out community activities and provide homework help.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Care coordination

Group facilitation

Basic computer skills

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Center for Human Development West Springfield clinic seeks a Bachelor’s-level Case Worker to support youth at the West Springfield Middle School. The role collaborates with a Master’s Clinician to implement treatment plans addressing mental health, behavior, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include mentoring youth, coordinating care with providers, developing service plans with families and schools, leading groups, organizing community activities, and homework help.