Case Worker/CPST Specialist
- Job ID: 61246
- Entity: Gateway Healthcare
- Location Name: GHI-Charlestown-4705 Old Post Road
- City, State: Charlestown, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40.00
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 8/16/2024
Responsibilities: Assists in conducting screenings and assessments of clients through the person-centered treatment planning process. Assists clients to identify strategies or treatment options associated with their behavioral health disorder which interfere with their daily living and community integration. Provides supportive counseling solution-focused interventions with the individual with the goal of assisting the individual with social interpersonal self-care daily living and independent living skills to restore stability to support functional gains and to adapt to community living. Assists clients and family members or other collaterals with identifying strengths and needs resources natural supports and developing goals and objectives to use them effectively. Assists clients in developing coping strategies that ameliorate targeted symptoms. Provides individual and group interventions as identified in the treatment plan. Prepares treatment plans for assigned clients including medication management components as necessary Assists clients in gaining skills to increase independence including transportation money management self-help domestic skills etc. Communicates with other providers for internal and external care coordination. Supports clients in managing chronic medical conditions establishing good health routines and practices personal care and accessing medical care. Maintains knowledge of available providers and resources in the community to address specialized needs. Participates in supervision team conferencing department and agency meetings. Maintains detailed accurate and timely documentation in health record. Enhances and maintains professional expertise through educational activities and trainings. Meets requirements for client contact time according to treatment plan and for agency productivity targets. Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned
Other information: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor�s degree in a human service field such as psychology social work education rehabilitation. At least 2 years experience working with in a behavioral health or human service setting NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of human development and family systems issues. Understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses Knowledge of community resources for clients and families with behavioral health disorders. Advocacy and coaching skills. Valid driver's license and use of in order to perform the major functions of the job. Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements. Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for clients with intensive behavioral health needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Gateway Healthcare Inc. USA:RI:Pawtucket
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union