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Carolina Therapeutic Services

Mental Health Professional - Case Worker

Carolina Therapeutic Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60653

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Job Description

Job Description Description:

About Us: CTS Health Services is a community mental health services center that specializes in a holistic approach to health and wellness for children, parents, and adults of varying circumstances and mental challenges. We provide one-on-one behavioral interventions for our clients and their support circles to help our clients navigate through life within their community at their highest level. What We Are Looking For: We are urgently seeking passionate, authentic, and motivated individuals to provide one-on-one behavioral interventions with insured children, youth and/or adults receiving specialty mental health services in the community. Requirements: Qualifications of a caseworker Graduate of a college or university with a

bachelor's degree

in a human service field with less than two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional with less than two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling, OR High School diploma with 5 years of human services experience This position does require a Mental Health Professional (MHP) credentialing Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred * Reliable form

of transportation and accessible computer/laptop required*

The caseworker is responsible for, but not limited to: Providing direct behavioral health services and supports to individual consumers based on the goals established Delivering services in various environments including, homes, schools, homeless shelters, etc. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions as evidenced by symptom reduction and progress towards goals Documenting interactions with consumers within 24 hours of service delivery in electronic health record (EHR) system (OnTarget) Maintaining the flexibility to respond to consumer needs and crisis situations beyond the agency's normal working hours. **Training will be at Northside Office (Belmont Cragin). Summary of Training Requirements

for a caseworker (will be completed with CTS if not already in possession) (not limited to the list below): CTS Health orientation Rule 132 Service Definition OIG Rule 50 First

Aid/CPR/AED/Bloodborne

Pathogen HIPAA Client Rights Confidentiality Mandated Reporter Health and Safety Cultural Competency Workplace Violence and Safety Waste, Fraud & Abuse What you get: Flexible hours and schedule Growth opportunities Encouragement of creativity Holistic and supportive culture and environment Referral bonus! Job Type: Contract Pay: $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Schedule: Choose your own hours Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you open to working with children? Note, this may involve after 5PM or weekend sessions. Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Behavioral health: 1 year (Required) Experience with children: 1 year (Required) Language: Spanish or Polish (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person