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 establishedDelivering 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 goalsDocumenting 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 orientationRule 132Service DefinitionOIG Rule 50First Aid / CPR / AED / Bloodborne PathogenHIPAAClient RightsConfidentialityMandated ReporterHealth and SafetyCultural CompetencyWorkplace Violence and SafetyWaste, Fraud & AbuseWhat you get :
Flexible hours and scheduleGrowth opportunitiesEncouragement of creativityHolistic and supportive culture and environmentReferral bonus!Job Type : Contract
Pay : $20.00 per hour
Benefits :
Employee assistance programFlexible scheduleSchedule :
Choose your own hoursDay shiftEvening shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as neededApplication 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
Salary Description
$18-$22 / hour