Case Manager - Mental Health Services coordinates the overall plan of care for patients with mild to moderate emotional and behavioral problems. Oversees patient evaluation and treatment planning, and monitors patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Being a Case Manager - Mental Health Services acts as a liaison between patient/family and service delivery personnel to ensure patients are being effectively treated. Typically requires a master's degree in social work or equivalent. Additionally, Case Manager - Mental Health Services typically requires a State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Case Manager - Mental Health Services occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Case Manager - Mental Health Services typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Mental Health Case Manager/Social Worker
The Mental Health Case Manager will work with low-income clients within the Jewish community and other diverse backgrounds using a strengths-based clinical approach. This role will assess the full scope of a client's situation within the context of institutional and systemic barriers, provide direct financial assistance, and connect a client to resources within JF&CS and in the Greater Boston community. This role will support clients as they take steps to build a sustainable financial future and stabilize their living situations. Clients and their families may present with a combination of mental health and economic insecurity needs, and this role will work to connect them to relevant resources, including public housing, public benefits, and mental health and medical care. This role will provide coaching and support to help clients address other immediate challenges in their daily lives. This role fulfills a specific mission to serve the Jewish community, but most JF&CS services are available to all members of the community regardless of religion. This job opportunity is open to all qualified candidates regardless of religious affiliation.
This is a Monday-Friday full-time position with no on-call duties. Clients will be seen virtually, in the Waltham office, and in the Greater Boston community. Opportunity for hybrid work some hours during the week may be available after an introductory period.
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Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience needed for the responsibilities of this position.
ABOUT JF&CS
For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Our work is guided by core tenets of faith and commitment not by bureaucratic processses or a desire to maximize profits. Our goal is to improve lives and improve the world which is part of what makes JF&CS a special place.
We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability.
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