FT Social Services Caseworker

MCES is a Joint Commission accredited psychiatric hospital. Every day at MCES we work hard to fulfill our mission to improve the lives of individuals facing crises and emergencies brought on by serious mental illness. We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality crisis intervention and psychiatric services through evidence-based treatment and trauma informed care. This has been our goal since 1974. We are located in Building 50 on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, PA. Please visit www.mces.org to learn more about the work we do We are looking for a FT Social Service Caseworker to join our Continuity of Care Department!

Work Schedule:

Full Time :

Monday

• Friday, 8:00am
• 4:00pm

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and three (3) years of Case management experience w/ Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders population. Masters in Social Work preferred. Knowledge of Forensic Services a plus. CADC or CAADC licenses a plus!

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Continuity of Care Caseworker is assigned a caseload and interviews their clients, gathers all pertinent information including previous or present treatment providers, and any criminal justice agencies, etc., provides individual and family education, maintains accurate and complete clinical records, and implements the discharge and referral process.
• The Continuity of Care Caseworker is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Caseworker brings information to the team, has input in the treatment and discharge planning, implements their part of the treatment programming and implements the discharge process.
• The Continuity of Care Caseworker ensures the quality of documentation contained within the record for each assigned patient and completes the following in the required format in a timely manner: and that the following is in order: Psychosocial history & Assessment, Confidential Release forms, Treatment Plan, Aftercare Plan, Educational Interventions, progress notes and other reports.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to complete a high volume of documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to work independently and professionally with others. MCES offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, life insurance, six (6) paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, voluntary tax sheltered annuity

• 403(b) and opportunities for continued professional development.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

( M/F/Veteran/Disabled). MCES prohibits harassment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable with the posted salary range of $22/hr to $25/hr? If not, what would be a preferred salary?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Case management experience w/

Mental Health:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person