Case Worker Outreach

Responsibilities

• Provided comprehensive care and coordination of services for clients and families enrolled in the program
• Implemented treatment plan and tracked progress of clients toward their goals
• Worked collaboratively with Healthy Transitions team to promote, improve, and sustain the overall wellness and physical health of the target population
• Coordinated specialty care evidence-based treatment model
• Provided case management interventions such as advocacy, resource linkage, skills building, support, and interventions to clients in their home and community
• Aided clients in accessing eligible benefits or services, developing social and natural support networks, and applying skills in real-life environments
• Functioned as a liaison for clients with Healthy Transitions team, community agencies, schools, employment sites, and other providers
• Supported clients as they worked towards their employment and educational goals
• Attended coordinated care meetings and reported issues raised to the HT Team Leader
• Used creative approaches and Motivational Interviewing to engage clients who may be ambivalent about participating in treatment
• Provided individual and group interventions as identified in the treatment plan, in the home, at a Center facility, and in the community
• Assisted clients in managing prescribed medications, supporting them in attending appointments, maintaining medication supply, monitoring side effects, and communicating with prescribers
• Copied care with other providers as prescribed in the treatment plan
• Maintained ongoing and collaborative relationships with clients, team members, and community providers and partners
• Maintained knowledge of available providers and resources in the community to address specialized needs
• Participated in case consultation, collaborative care meetings, and integrated treatment planning
• Attended agency and Healthy Transitions staff meetings as scheduled
• Attended weekly supervision as scheduled
• Maintained detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical records

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, required. Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• At least 2 years' experience working with adolescents or young adults in a mental health or school setting
• Knowledge of adolescent development and family systems issues
• Knowledge of community resources for clients and families with behavioral health disorders
• Advocacy and teaching skills
• Valid driver's license and use of car during normal working hours or other means of transportation in order to perform the major functions of the job
• Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements
• CPR training obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained annually
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for youth and young adults with intensive needs

Pay

Pay Range: $19.97-$32.96

Location

Location: GHI-Charlestown-4705 Old Post Road - 4705 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Work Type

Work Type: 0930-1800

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required

Driving Required: Yes