Mental Health Case Worker

The Mental Health Case Worker position responsibilities on the Supportive Living team include, but are not limited to the following:

• Understand and use the Recovery Model, Community Support Program Principles, and Supported Living principles while working with consumers with the belief that people will recover.
• Interview referrals to obtain consumer history, to provide agency information and to determine and verify eligibility for program services.
• Secure information such as medical, psychiatric, psychological and social factors to better understand their current situation and to evaluate supported living needs.
• Develop and maintain with the consumer an individualized service plan which includes the consumer’s personal goals.
• Review, monitor and evaluate service plans to determine consumer’s progress with their goals.
• Manage caseload, prepare case notes and keep well organized and detailed records of services provided.
• Assist consumer with arranging transportation when needed.
• Provide support and assistance to the consumer with their pursuit of personal goals.
• Collaborate with other provider staff involved with the consumer. Work together to assist the consumer with developing and/or maintaining independent living skills and attaining personal goals.
• Work with the consumer to obtain other community services, resources and supports. Make referrals and provide advocacy for the consumer if necessary.
• Provide the consumer with the necessary tools which will enable the consumer to pursue services, resources and supports independently.
• Attend training relevant to position.
• Other duties that maybe relevant to the position or otherwise assigned.

Qualifications

At least one (1) year professional level experience in human services with a minimum (6) months experience in Mental Health. Required:

• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills;
• keen attention to detail;
• the ability to be self-motivated;
• the ability to develop effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners;
• a professional appearance and sensitivity to vulnerable populations.
• This position requires driving of a personal vehicle. The successful candidate must drive according to guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and must maintain vehicle liability coverage while using a personal vehicle.