TEMPLATE Outreach Case Worker

aspirehealthalliance; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 64,185,000 - 72,352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Aspire Health Alliance in Massachusetts is seeking an Outreach Case Worker to provide community-based services to adults with chronic behavioral health issues. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, nursing staff, and peer specialists to coordinate care and resources.

The role involves outreach, assessments, care planning, and advocating for clients to access appropriate services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide community outreach and manage a large caseload of clients.
• Advocate for clients ensuring access to needed services.
• Make assessments and recommendations for treatment.
• Serve as liaison with family and guardians and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• May provide transportation and administer medications.
• Provide documentation and maintain client health records using an EHR at the Braintree site.

Skills

Case management

Community outreach

Documentation

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

BA in Psychology or related field

Tools

EHR system

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.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by 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 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.

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 look i ng 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:

Usual schedules are: Tuesday- Sat or 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.