Come join a friendly and diverse clinical team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Case Manager/Peer Specialist in Worcester, MA. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) is a comprehensive clinically focused service anchored by a multi-disciplinary team that provides clinical coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through an integrated team led by clinical staff. ACCS Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions, employment support and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals residing in all housing settings. ACCS serves adults 18 years of age or older with a significant mental health or substance abuse diagnosis. The Persons served through ACCS reside in group living environments, supported individual environments, Intensive clinical or Intensive Medical group living environments or in independent living environments in the community. The Peer Specialist (PS) will provide peer support services such as information, training and advocacy in order to assist Persons to regain control over their own lives and over their own recovery process. Peer Specialists also provide a unique perspective and related skills to the Integrated Team within ACCS and perform a wide range of tasks to assist Persons in increasing knowledge of and access to community resources, and partner with Persons the development of a plan to achieve personal growth. Benefits:Compensation based on education and related work experience, licensure and other qualificationsHealth and Dental insurance (available upon starting)Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation timeCEU benefitsLife and Disability insurance401k with agency contributionWellness activity discountsWork related travel reimbursementResponsibilitiesWork effectively and as part of a team to provide information, support, and advocacy to assist Persons in articulating and developing their recovery goals.Provide service in a manner that meets agency requirements and the needs of the Person.Effectively document service activities according to agency/program standardPartner with other members of the Integrated Team: directors, LPHA’s, psychiatrists, etc.. in order to assist Persons in providing the best possible process of recoveryAssist, encourage and empower Persons using mental health and addiction servicesFacilitate mutual support and self-help groups.Guide Persons in developing WRAP or crisis plans. Work with and support Persons to prepare for formal and informal meetings including IAP meetings and social networking events.Build effective working relationships with agencies and organizations in support of the Person’s recovery.Participate in workshops, conferences and training to keep current with emerging evidenced based recovery oriented practices. Perform other related job dutiesAttend Integrated Staff Meetings and Daily Rounds.Will provide transportation to persons as needed. May include transporting in individuals in personal or program vehicle.QualificationsGrade 5: Case Manager I: Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED/HiSet; Associates degree preferredGrade 6: Case Manager II: Must have a Bachelors degree; degree and/or course work in a related field preferredPrevious/current participation in MH system as recipient of service and a willingness to convey this experience as relevant, and must be certified or be eligible for the Mass Peer Specialist training and be certified within 6 months of being hired.Current valid US-issued drivers license and ability to provide a registered, inspected and insured automobile for work related purposes including transporting clients in a personal vehicle and travel between work sitesBilingual in English/Spanish preferredMust be able to pass a CORI background checkCommunity Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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