Caseworker, Respite Services

$1,000 Sign-on bonus!  

$500 bonus if currently MAP certified!  

Great opportunity exists for a Mental Health Caseworker in our Intensive Community Support-Respite program! This program is available to adults referred by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) who have lost their housing, are experiencing a need for increased support, or are transitioning back into the community from a hospital setting. The open, six (6) bed residential unit provides clients with stability as they connect with the resources and services needed to achieve independent living. The Respite Caseworker will be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals which includes Nurses, Mental Health Workers, Peer Specialists, and Master’s level Clinicians. 

Responsibilities include: providing “warp around services” to clients who require intensive short-term care coordination to allow them to mainstream community care. Responsible for facilitating and participating in individual treatment planning, recreational, therapeutic, and coping activities; and encourages consumer health through proper diet and daily living. Completes documentation and date per shift as assigned. Attends and completes all required training including Medication Administration Program (MAP).  

• Provides active efforts to engage DMH referred clients.  

• Provides case coordination e.g., program specific treatment planning; coordination of care between behavioral health and medical providers.  

• Performs Individual Care Plans as directed by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Case Manager or the ICM.  

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 9am – 5pm (40 hours) 

Hourly Range: $20.40 - $23.25  (Based on experience)    +$1,000 Sign-on Bonus! 

Offering great benefit package!  

• Health/dental insurance  

• Generous paid time off  

• Various opportunities for career advancement  

• Commitment to provide quality training to our staff  

• Group discounts on cell phones, movie tickets and various club memberships  

• Company contribution to retirement plan  

• Company paid life insurance  

• Opportunities to attend in-service trainings and more..   

Required Skills

• Previous direct care experience with a psychiatric population 
• Knowledge of funding sources, housing, and ability to coordinate community based services strongly preferred 

Required Experience

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred. 

• Valid Driver's License and a good driving record required. 

• Access to personal vehicle needed for outreach and client transportation required.  

• MAP certification within six (6) months of employment date required. 

• CPR/FIRST AID within three (3) months of employment date required. 

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds.  As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.  Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization