What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Eastway Behavioral Healthcare?
Eastway is currently looking for a Social Worker / Community Support Specialist (CSS) to participate in an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrist, nurse, therapist, vocational specialist, housing coordinator, and other community support specialists in support of the recovery and housing stability of persons with severe mental health issues.
Duties
Actively works with clients who have limited awareness of illness and poor adherence to treatment regimes. Works to identify the underlying barriers to treatment adherence, i.e., lack of transportation, loss of entitlements, and lack of understanding of medications.
Educates family members about mental illness and actively works with family members to resolve issues effecting families, and utilizes family members as a resource in achieving positive outcomes with the client.
Develops Individual Recovery Plans which include assertive interventions that directly target the improvement of the client's activities of daily living and address the recovery support services involved in mental health and alcohol and drug treatment.
Qualification :
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or a related field.
Prior case worker / management experience required
Prefer : LSW or LPC
Valid drivers license and proof of Auto insurance.
Must be 21 yrs of age or older
Job Type : Full-time
Education : Bachelors Degree Required
Schedule : 8 hour shift
