Social Worker / Case Manager
hace 10 días
Greenwich
Job DescriptionSocial Worker / Case Manager Job Title: Social Worker / Case Manager Job Type: Full-Time Department: Clinical Services Reports To: Clinical Director Location: Greenwich, CT Position Summary Pathways, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, organized, and recovery-oriented Social Worker/Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management, counseling, advocacy, and supportive services to adults living with chronic and severe mental illness. The Social Worker/Case Manager serves as the primary coordinator of care, helping clients achieve greater independence, stability, and quality of life through individualized treatment planning and community-based support services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment and service plans., • Provide case management, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services., • Coordinate medical, psychiatric, housing, vocational, financial, and community support services., • Assist clients with activities of daily living, benefits management, appointment scheduling, transportation planning, and community integration., • Monitor client progress and adjust service plans as needed to support recovery goals., • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system., • Complete all required state, agency, contractual, and accreditation documentation., • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning sessions., • Provide support during client admissions, transitions, and discharges., • Collaborate with families, conservators, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care., • Participate in on-call coverage as assigned., • Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and professional ethics.Required QualificationsEducation, • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field required., • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related behavioral health field preferred.Experience, • Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing case management or behavioral health services to individuals with serious mental illness., • Experience working in community mental health, residential services, supportive housing, or related settings preferred.Licenses and Certifications, • Valid Connecticut driver's license with an acceptable driving record., • Reliable transportation and ability to transport clients when necessary.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, • Knowledge of mental health treatment, recovery-oriented practices, and case management principles., • Understanding of community resources and federal, state, and local entitlement programs., • Strong assessment, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills., • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills., • Strong organizational and time-management abilities., • Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems., • Commitment to person-centered care, cultural competency, and professional ethics.Physical Requirements, • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday., • Ability to travel within the community to client homes, appointments, and agency locations., • Ability to safely transport clients when required.Benefits, • Competitive salary, • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), • Medical and Dental Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Professional Development and Training Opportunities, • Supportive and Mission-Driven Work Environment