Caseworker - RISE

Apply Refer a Friend Back

Requisition Number: 13038

Pay Range: $25.70 - $40.27 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: RISE
Job Type: Full Time
Union Name: Union of Social Workers

Work Schedule: Day
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: 8:30am-5:00pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: no
Holiday Requirements: no
On Call Requirements: no
Department Description:

The Psychiatry Access Service provides both Transitional Care and has a Partial Hospital Program. The mission of the service is to provide a holding treatment environment for patients transitioning from Inpatient Level of care, or Psychiatric Emergency Room.

This position is within the RISE (Recovery in Shared Experiences) Program for the treatment and development of Early Psychosis Psychiatry and within the Department of Psychiatry Outpatient Division. This program provides Coordinated Specialty Care according to the evidence based NAVIGATE model and is for both people who have just been hospitalized for a First Psychotic Episode and people who are at High Risk for developing a psychosis (CHR-P). The age range of patients treated in RISE is 16-30, with an average age of 20. RISE is a member of the MAPNET State of Massachusetts consortium, including a SAMHSA funded multi-site center for CHR-P individuals.

Summary
Responsible for providing a variety of outreach services for recruitment of people who meet CHR-P criteria for treatment in the RISE program. The successful applicant will be trained to perform structured diagnostic interviews and rating scales on all possible CHR-P individuals and work with the team to assure that they have an appropriate individual treatment plan that is culturally sensitive and specific to their needs.

Other Information

Education/Training: College degree or equivalent plus two years of experience in a mental health service field.
Work Experience: Experience working with adolescents with mental health issues.
Experience working with young people who have psychosis is preferred.
Experience working with adolescents with mental health issues.
Experience working with young people who have psychosis is preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

BELIEVE IN WHERE YOU WORK

Caseworker - RISE