Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Saint Roch - New Orleans, LA
Secondary Job Location(s)
Undisclosed
Remote Type
N / A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master's
Salary Range
Undisclosed
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Speaking Social Worker / Social Services Case Manager
TheSocial Worker / Social Services Case Manager assists in the full implementation of the program with a special focus on resolving barriers to engagement in services, ensuring linkage to medical and behavioral health care, with overall goal of increasing client's ability to self-manage, while facilitating integration of care for those individuals and families working with a multiple services systems. CrescentCare serves approximately 14,000 clients a year. The Social Worker / Social Services Case Manager will assess all new and existing clients for program eligibility, biopsychosocial needs, answer and respond to inquiry calls, and provide program information and referrals for new and existing clients. CrescentCare is a fast-paced environment and requires a close attention to details. ASocial Worker / Social Services Case Manager is expected to document all interactions with and on behalf of clients in the electronic health record. A fantastic dynamic of CrescentCare is that we collaborate with all members of treatment and recovery team to maximize integration of care across all systems and programs.
This position will report to the Social Services Supervisor.
We provide advocacy and linkage to care that will help clients increase personal and family stability and achieve recovery goals in the following areas :
- Mental health services, screening / assessment / diagnosis, including risk assessment
- Person-centered treatment planning
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Primary care coordination / screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk services
- Psychiatric rehabilitation services
- Social, peer and community recovery support
- Counseling to address barriers to achievement of recovery and case management goals
- Promote client coping skills
What Success Looks Like in this Opportunity
Provide a minimum of 24 total documented units of service per dayEnjoy working with Diverse Populations, and quickly transitioning between various types of clienteleCompletion of Progress NotesEnsure expedient client access to needed resources such as, food, housing, health insurance, medical and behavioral health care, substance use treatment, financial resources, etc.Attends a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annuallyKnowledge of and the desire to work with a cross-disability population including, but not limited to, those living with HIV and / or mental health issuesImpactful service to the community, being a part of a diverse team, with never a dull moment with every day bringing a new challenge.Requirements
Currently Licensed social worker (RSW, CSW, LMSW, LCSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work EducationOR
Currently licensed nurse (RN or LPN) in LouisianaOR
Bachelor's Degree (required) or Master's Degree (preferred) in a human service related field which includes : psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, family and consumer sciences, criminal justice, rehab services, child development, substance abuse, gerontology and vocational rehabilitation; AND one (1) year of post-degree experience in direct service to HIV target populationOR
Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or general studies with a concentration of at least 16 hours in one of the fields of : psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, family and consumer sciences, criminal justice, rehab services, child development, substance abuse, gerontology and vocational rehabilitation; one (1) year of post degree experience in direct service to HIV target populationDemonstrated Technical CompetenciesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to complete complex projectsFederal Criminal Background Check40 hours of work per weekEducation Requirements
If hired, documented proof of highest level of education completed must be delivered on first day of employmentPreferred Qualifications
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experienceHIV / AIDS Knowledge and Patient ExperienceExperience with the LGBTQ communityWhy CrescentCare?
Our mission is to offer comprehensive health and wellness services to the community, to advocate empowerment, to safeguard the rights and dignity of individuals, and to provide for an enlightened public. We offer a broad range of health and wellness services for anyone and everyone who is seeking healthcare services in Greater New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana.
What We Do for Our Clients
Primary Health Care
PediatricsDentistryGender ClinicBehavioral HealthAddiction RecoveryCase Management
Nutrition ProgramsMedicaid / Insurance EnrollmentLegal ServicesFood and Housing Assistance
Smoking CessationSyringe Access ProgramAdvocacy, Outreach, Education
HIV / Hep. C / STI Testing and PreventionCOVID-19 Screening & VaccinationsOur Offer to You : An Extensive Benefits Package
All Employees are W-2 StatusEmployer Paid Benefits : Dental, Employee Wellness, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance11 Paid Holidays, in addition to Vacation and Sick DaysMedical Insurance (Two Plan Options)Vision InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityIdentity Theft Protection Programs401(k) Plan - 1.5% Employer Contribution; additional Employer match with Employee ContributionDiscount ProgramsAll new hires are required as a condition of employment to receive at a minimum of one dose of the COVID-19 vaccinations prior to their start date, and complete the second dose as instructed by their health care provider.No Relocation Package AvailableNo Work Visa Sponsorship AvailableWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, religion, age, gender identification, pregnancy, marital or familial status, gender or sexual orientation, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.