Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker Jobs in Calera, Alabama

This position works a rotating overnight schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM . The schedule follows a two-week rotation with alternating workdays and weekends: Week 1: Work Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday-Thursday, work Friday-Sunday Week 2: Off Monday-Tuesday, work Wednesday-Thursday, off Friday-Sunday The Case Managers rotate opposite schedules to ensure continuous coverage.

Requirements:

Ability to work overnight shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) Ability to work a rotating schedule, including alternating weekends Flexibility to adjust to the two-week rotating schedule Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling or other related human services field Two years experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorders (SU) in a community setting with an emphasis on crisis intervention is preferred. Valid Alabama driver's license and car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage. This position involves providing team-driven, on-site, crisis intervention and support services individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This individual is responsible for providing crisis intervention services with the assigned Team Therapist. The primary mission of the intervention is to de-escalate crisis situations, prevent out of home placement, prevent unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations, and provide access to local resources and support.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for responding on-site to mental health related crisis situations with Team Leader Responsible for providing crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support services to individuals who are eligible for services Responsible for assessing mental health needs of the individual, and identifying necessary resources and supports Responsible for linking individuals to resources and supports within the agency and/or the community within 24 hours Responsible for providing accurate documentation in clinical charts via electronic medical record Responsible for providing case updates to the MCT Liaison during weekly staff meetings Responsible for internal communication and collaboration with the MCT staff Provide transportation to individuals when appropriate Maintains data as required by the agency, DMH and Alabama Medicaid Performs other administrative duties as required

Pay:

$17.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

mental health: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person