ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct assessments of members for physical health, mental health and social service needs.
• Provide information on the importance, availability and appropriate use of primary and emergency care. Assist in the exploration of less restrictive alternatives to hospitalization.
• Refer to other services including, but not limited to, other behavioral health and/or medical services, housing, food, clothing and other basic needs.
• Coordinate plan of care.
• Promote member wellness.
• Document services by entering member data into the electronic health record, complying with all documentation requirements.
• Determine appropriate level of care using screening tools approved by DHHS.
• Develop Individualized Service/Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the person served. Collaboratively review and update the plan as needed.
• Participate in crisis intervention, resolution and follow-up services.
• Identify and document unmet needs.
• Facilitate transportation to medical appointments and community activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of experience working with clients with serious mental illness preferred.
  
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  
• Ability to respond to clients, family and colleagues in a sensitive and respectful manner.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of adults with mental illness and their families.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative and direct service staff throughout the agency, with peers and the members of the community.
  
• Ability to manage multi-task situations and conflicting demands, cope with stressful situations, prioritize projects and responsibilities, and meet critical deadlines.
  
• Strong computer skills- experience using electronic client records, Outlook, Word, Excel, and being able to navigate throughout computer applications is needed.
  
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
  
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• MHRT-C certified or eligible.
  
• CIPSS certification desired.
• CRMA certification desired.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires MHRT-C certification:
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or in a closely affiliated field with MHRT-C certification; or conditional (MHRT-A or MHRT- B) certification;
  
• If you have a bachelor’s degree in a health and human services area, with conditional (MHRT-A or MHRT- B) certification - Sweetser will reimburse for any additional classes required to complete an MHRT-C certificate.