Caseworker I

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

10d

About The Position

The Caseworker I is responsible for providing a range of services including monitoring and supportive intervention to Park Center's child, adolescent, and adult clients. Communicates progress and problems to other members of the treatment team, including family members, provides and/or arranges transportation services when needed, responds to crisis calls, and provides crisis intervention in consult with other members of the team.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a mental health, human services field, or other related field; or equivalent behavioral health experience meeting minimum competency standards set forth by the MRO provider agency.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of auto insurance.
• CPR required within 30 days of employment.
• Must complete non-crisis intervention within 60 days of hire.
• CANS 0-5 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton, Decatur, and 3 Wishes.
• CANS 5-17 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton, Decatur, Homebased Case Management, 3 Wishes, and In school Skills Program.
• ANSA required within 30 days for all areas except In School Skills Program and Residential Addictions 3.5.
• At least one year of experience in the field of mental health.
• Must be able to complete job duties autonomously.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze medical and social history information.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to positively influence others with respect and compassion.
• Requires ability to communicate and resolve conflict.
• Strong work ethic built on a foundation of proactivity and team work.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with the aid of structured problem solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Providing a range of services including monitoring and supportive intervention to Park Center's child, adolescent, and adult clients.
• Communicating progress and problems to other members of the treatment team, including family members.
• Providing and/or arranging transportation services when needed.
• Responding to crisis calls.
• Providing crisis intervention in consult with other members of the team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree