Case Worker - Home Care jobs in North Carolina

The individual that functions in this role must be able to effectively maintain required records and documentation. The primary role of this position is to provide Intensive In-Home Services, an enhanced mental health service. Intensive In-Home Services is a team approach designed to address the identified needs of children and adolescents, who due to serious and chronic symptoms of an emotional, behavioral, and/or substance use disorders, are unable to remain stable in the community without intensive interventions. This is a time-limited, intensive child and family intervention based on the clinical needs of the youth.

As a service provider, the Qualified Professional, under the direction of the team leader, assists the person receiving services with coping and

1) to diffuse the current crisis, evaluate its nature and intervene to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence;

2) ensure linkage to needed community services and resources;(assisting the team leader in consulting with identified providers, engaging community and natural supports,)

3) provide self-help and living skills training;

4) provide parenting and independent living skills to help the consumer and family build skills for coping with the identified disorder;

5) monitor and manage the presenting psychiatric and addiction symptoms;

6) work with caregivers in the implementation of home-based behavioral supports. The QP, in addition to participating in treatment team planning and assistance with PCP development, works with the person receiving services and his/her family to follow-up on progress/lack of progress in meeting treatment goals. The QP assists the clinical team with arranging and providing psycho-education as indicated in the Person Centered Plan; assists the team leader in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, as evidenced by symptom reduction and progress toward goals identified in PCP, this includes telephone time and collateral contacts to persons who assist the recipient in meeting his/her goals specified in the Person-Centered Plan.

The QP assists and supports the person served in developing critical daily living and coping skills. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advocating on the behalf of the person receiving services, documentation of daily progress notes, implementing the interventions identified in the PCP and other duties as assigned. The Qualified Professional has the ability to deliver services in various environments, such as residential, school, workplace, and community settings. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of stabilization within the family’s home, and other goals as developed according to the Person-Centered Plan (PCP).

The QP serves on the Intensive In-home Team comprised of one full–time team leader and at least two additional full-time equivalent positions as follows: one FTE team leader who is a Licensed Professional who has knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served (may be filled by no more than two individuals), one FTE Qualified Professional who has knowledge, skills and abilities required by the population and age to be served (may be filled by no more than two individuals), and one FTE Qualified Professional or Associate Professional who has knowledge, skills and abilities required by the population and age to be served (may be filled by no more than two individuals). The team to family ratio will not exceed 1:12 for each three person team.

The QP actively participates in clinical supervision provided by the team leader in accordance with his/her individualized supervision plan and contract according to supervision requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Human Service field with 2 years full-time, post-bachelors degree accumulated MH/DD/SAS experience with population, OR

Bachelors degree in field other than Human Services with 4 years full-time, post bachelors degree accumulated MH/DD/SAS experience with population, OR

An individual who holds a license of Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina, and also has 4 years experience with MH/DD/SAS population. The QP function may be completed by a Certified Clinical Addiction Specialist (CCAS) or Certified Clinical Supervisor

OR

Master’s degree in Human Services field and has 1 year of full –time post-graduate degree accumulated MH/DD/SAS experience with population.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid drivers license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage. Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications and privileging if required.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in the client’s living environment and in the community and may involve exposure to cigarette smoke, domestic animals/pets, household pests, uncomfortable heating/cooling, and other issues related to the domestic location in which service is delivered.