Mental Health Worker

Maimonides Medical Center • New York, NY

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About The Position

Under supervision of a licensed professional, assists in the provision of case coordination services to patients and families, to insure treatment plan is being followed and to aid in obtaining supportive goods and services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in mental health or developmental mental disabilities field (as appropriate) preferred.
• Good oral and written and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with psychiatrically impaired or developmentally disabled population as appropriate.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of case management services for caseload assigned to clinical supervisor and/or unit staff, to ensure treatment plan is being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and goods
• Acts as advocate for the patient with other medical center programs (e.g., outpatient department), and functions as liaison with other providers in the community, assisting in linkages for patients and families
• Working under supervision, participates in direct service activities, e.g. crisis intervention
• Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, communicating family issues and needs to team
• Fulfills all case recording, statistical reporting and other documentation requirements on an accurate and timely basis
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED