Community Support Specialist

Eastway is currently looking for a Behavioral Health Case Manager / Community Support Specialist (CSS) to participate in an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrist, nurse, therapists, and other community support specialists in support of the recovery and housing stability of persons with severe mental health issues.

This job works Monday - Friday from 8-5, with weekends off. Eastway has a comprehensive benefit package including 10 holidays, paid time off, 2 medical plans, dental plan, vision plan, employee assistance program, AFLAC, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Duties :

Actively works with clients who have limited awareness of illness and poor adherence to treatment regimes. Works to identify the underlying barriers to treatment adherence, i.e., lack of transportation and lack of understanding of medications.

Educates family members about mental illness and actively works with family members to resolve issues effecting families, and utilizes family members as a resource in achieving positive outcomes with the client.

Develops Individual Recovery Plans which include assertive interventions that directly target the improvement of the client's activities of daily living and address the recovery support services involved in mental health and alcohol and drug treatment.

Qualification :

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or a related field.

Prior case worker / management experience preferred.

Valid drivers license and proof of Auto insurance as this position requires transportation of clients.