Caseworker I in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Summary: The Caseworker I is responsible for providing a range of services including monitoring and supportive intervention to Park Center's child, adolescent, and adult clients. Communicates progress and problems to other members of the treatment team, including family members, provides and/or arranges transportation services when needed, responds to crisis calls, and provides crisis intervention in consult with other members of the team.

Education: Must have an Associate degree in a mental health, human services field, or other related field; or equivalent behavioral health experience meeting minimum competency standards set forth by the MRO provider agency.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid state driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

CPR required within 30 days of employment.

Must complete non-crisis intervention within 60 days of hire.

CANS 0-5 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton, Decatur, and 3 Wishes.

CANS 5-17 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton, Decatur, Homebased Case Management, 3 Wishes, and In school Skills Program.

ANSA required within 30 days for all areas except In School Skills Program and Residential Addictions 3.5.Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience: At least one year of experience in the field of mental health.

Must have an Associate degree in a mental health human services field or other related field or equivalent behavioral health experience meeting minimum competency standards set forth by the MRO provider agency. Must have a valid state drivers license reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. CPR required within 30 days of employment. Must complete non-crisis intervention within 60 days of hire. CANS 0-5 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton Decatur and 3 Wishes. CANS 5-17 required within 30 days of hire for the offices of Bluffton Decatur Homebased Case Management 3 Wishes and In school Skills Program. ANSA required within 30 days for all areas except In School Skills Program and Residential Addictions 3.5. At least one year of experience in the field of mental health. Must be able to complete job duties autonomously. Demonstrated leadership skills and strong organizational skills. Ability to interpret and analyze medical and social history information. Exceptional communication skills both written and oral ability to positively influence others with respect and compassion Requires ability to communicate and resolve conflict. Strong work ethic built on a foundation of proactivity and team work. Ability to navigate ambiguity with the aid of structured problem solving techniques.