What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT CARE WORKER (PRP/CASE MANAGER) position at Nimel Mental Health?
About us
We are professional, agile and supportive.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Relaxed atmosphere
Nimel Mental Health is a fast growing and an accredited Outpatient Mental Health Center in Carroll County. We are currently seeking direct care staff to provide service for consumers at our Carroll County/Baltimore region. The direct care staff will work in the community, home, or office-based settings with individuals experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. Services provided are individualized and based upon a detailed client needs assessment.
Under the supervision of the rehabilitation specialist,the direct care staff will:
- Complete assessment on clients' social, emotional, financial, health, or other problems to develop a rehabilitation treatment plan
- Complete rehabilitation assessments identifying consumers’ strengths, rehabilitation needs, expectations of treatment, and preferences;
- Develop and implement a individualized treatment plan with the client
- Help clients resolve problems, identify resources and make effective use of resources
- Organize and conduct psycho-educational groups
- Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies, staff and local service providers to promote coordination and integration of care
- Teach clients independence and self-advocacy
- Be a vital part of the treatment team, collaborating with other agencies and individuals working with assigned consumers
- Promote recovery and resiliency by providing rehabilitation services designed to meet the individualized needs of each consumer;
- Meet with assigned consumers weekly, or as necessary, based on the individual needs of each consumer and agency policy;
- Perform rehabilitation activities in the office, in consumers’ homes, and/or in the community;
- Develop client specific, culturally appropriate intervention and strategies including goal setting, planning, and decision making;
- Continually assess consumer progress, rehabilitation needs, appropriateness of services, and availability of formal and informal supports;
- Complete and submit thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with agency policy and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations;
- Participate in PRP trainings, supervision, and treatment team meetings;
- All other duties necessary to fulfill program operation
Requirements:
- Associate's/Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or college credit towards a bachelor degree in a related field
- 2 years of work experience in a Mental Health setting
- Must successfully pass all background screening required by the state
- Completed CPR/First Aid training
- Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
- Reliable transportation and auto insurance that complies with the minimum state requirements
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Westminster, MD 21157 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Westminster, MD 21157: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westminster, MD 21157
Salary : $20 - $25