Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in Greensburg, PA

Mental Health Association

Permanent Supportive Housing Caseworker

Definition

The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Caseworker is directly supervised by the Executive Director. The PSH Caseworker will assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual’s service plans.

Duties

▪ Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of consumers to develop and update individualized Treatment Plans.

Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.

Serves as advocate to identify and access entitlement resources, available social services, and affordable housing.

▪ Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares, and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

▪ Serves as a member of the Local Housing Option Team (LHOT) and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.

▪ Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by required federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Required/Recommended Skills

1. Excellent organizational and communication skills

2. Knowledge of Housing First Model

3. Familiarity with HUD regulations

4. Detailed knowledge of local mental health system

5. Familiarity with Department of Public Welfare regulations

6. Fully cognizant of the implications of consumer’s rights and confidentiality

7. Creative with good problem solving and analytic skills

8. Assertive and capable of independent action when initiative required

9. Confident to perform public speaking activities

10. Willing and able to travel as required

11. Ability to safely operate an agency vehicle

12. Ability to transport mentally and physically challenged consumers

Required In-Service Education/Training

▪ Complete 12 hours of training annually in assigned program and supervisory areas

▪ Training regarding issues of client and agency confidentiality

Education and Background Requirements

▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university preferred

§ Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.

§ Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.

§ Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care

Program.

ACT 33/34 Clearances

Salary

1. $41,600.00

2. Fringe Benefit

3. EAP

Signature_________________________________ Date _________________

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road