Outpatient Community Mental Health Worker

General Functions: Provide case management and community mental health services to individuals served. Population of focus is adults with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder living in the community.

Specific Functions:

• Deliver facility and community-based mental health services in accordance with HFS Rule 140, as indicated on the individuals' treatment and recovery plans, including but not limited to mental health case management, case management-linkage and referral, and community support services.
• Follow all agency and department safety guidelines when providing services in the community and in the individual's home.
• Record the process and results of services within established timeframes and in sufficient detail to meet HFS Rule 140 and/or other insurance billing requirements.
• Assist individuals with budgeting, home maintenance, increasing socialization, building natural supports, managing symptoms of mental illness, managing stress, managing medications, accessing community resources, managing and improving health and/or improving overall wellness and quality of life, as indicated in individuals' personalized treatment and recovery plans.
• Transport individuals in your own personal and/or agency vehicle to and from appointments and other resources in the community.
• Follow department protocols regarding crisis intervention, home well-being checks, documentation, and communication regarding status of individuals on caseload.
• Meet or exceed assigned MRO weekly billing quota as determined by the Director.
• Communicate on a regular basis with other program staff to assure consistency in care and facilitation of the integrated Individual Treatment and Recovery Plan.
• Participate in monthly clinical supervision meetings, seek ongoing clinical supervision from supervisors, and participate in continuing education to maintain applicable licenses/certifications.
• Participate in all agency and department trainings, monthly department meetings, and any additionally recommended trainings or meetings as required by supervisor(s).
• Maintain ongoing compliance with all agency-related training and certification requirements.
• Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather, and other hazards.
• Operate agency or personal vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Own, maintain, and use personal smartphone for company business in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Consistent with Medicaid Rule 140 requirements for either Mental Health Professional (MHP) or Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA). Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate. An MHP must possess a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or possess a practical nursing license, or be a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), or be a licensed occupational therapy assistant with at least one year of mental health experience or have a minimum of five years supervised experience in mental health/human services. If an individual possesses a bachelor€™s degree in a field other than a human services related field, the individual must have two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP. An RSA must have demonstrated skills in the field of services to adults or children, demonstrate the ability to work within an agency's structure and accept supervision, demonstrate the ability to participate as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and demonstrate the ability to work constructively with adults receiving services, other service providers, and community members. Proficiency in the use of computers and typing, and basic working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook applications required. Driving record and auto insurance coverage in accordance with agency policy. A post offer physical and criminal background check required. Reliable transportation required. EOE.

Pay: $24.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24