TEMPLATE Outreach Case Worker

Aspire Health and Community Services; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking an Outreach Caseworker to provide community-based services for adults with chronic behavioral health issues from our Braintree office. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and advocate for clients to access needed supports.

The role includes outreach, assessments, documentation, and potential client transportation, with a strong emphasis on client welfare and coordination with families and guardians.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma; BA 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 regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community outreach and manage a large client caseload.
• Advocate for clients and ensure access to needed services.
• Make assessments and recommend treatment options.
• Serve as liaison with family and guardians; work with providers.
• May provide transportation and manage client finances.
• Document and maintain client health records at the Braintree site.

Skills

Community outreach

Advocacy

Documentation

Client transportation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma

BA in Psychology

Mental health experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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!

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

If you feel that you could make an impact and are interested in discussing this position in further detail, please let me know a good day/time for me to contact you for further discussion.

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.