Outreach Case Worker - SUD

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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Amelia, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Outreach Case Worker will conduct face-to-face outreach to identify and engage homeless individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders. They are responsible for assessing needs, developing psychosocial profiles, and connecting clients to essential services including housing and medical care.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and related experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or substance use disorder. You will be responsible for engaging with homeless individuals, assessing their needs related to substance use disorder, and connecting them with appropriate services. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurable driving record are required for frequent local travel.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Substance Use Disorder

Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has an immediate opening for a Path Case Worker with expertise in SUD to help adults who are experiencing severe mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness in Amelia, OH.
  

Why Work at GCBHS?

  • GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
  • Top Workplace every year since 2010
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Tuition Assistance at $1,250 for BSW
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement with Match


The ideal candidate will have social service experience and experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorder. 


Position Responsibilities:

  • Strives to attain the goals as written in their job performance evaluations and abide by the standards as set forth in GCB’s Compliance Plan.
  • Makes face-to-face contact with individuals who are homeless throughout Hamilton County to identify potential clients for the program (includes making contact with homeless persons on the streets, parks, soup kitchens, shelters, health care facilities, jails, places not meant for human habitation, etc.).
  • Assesses individuals who are homeless for substance use disorders.
  • Makes multiple contacts as needed and provides basic needs items to engage homeless individuals.
  • Interacts with agencies, service providers, and other community contacts to solicit and receive referrals.
  • Develops psychosocial profile through interviews with individuals and information collected from previous service providers.
  • Identifies and connects individuals served to services aimed at addressing substance use disorder as well as other basic needs, including medical services, benefits, and housing.
  • Attends staff meetings and training sessions as assigned.
Position Requirements:   
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Related experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance use disorder

  • The position requires frequent driving of the employee’s personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurable driving record are required.

GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010! Please visit our website to learn more about GCB.  www.gcbhs.com

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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is the most comprehensive mental health agency in the tri-state region serving adults with mental illness, addiction and related challenges. GCBHS is fully certified, nationally accredited, and is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. GCBHS’ skilled staff provides an extensive and wide-ranging network of services for its clients, over 40% of whom have been diagnosed with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. About 50% have been diagnosed with a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Other GCBHS clients suffer from anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. GCBHS has been recognized nationally for ground-breaking its programs, including cutting-edge interventions and programs for people coming out of prison or going through local mental health courts, homeless outreach, and peer support programs. Among the services: • Care Management • Psychiatric Services • Primary Health Care Services • Counseling Services • Vocational Training and Support • Social and Recreational Peer Support • Substance Abuse/Mental Illness Programs • Community Living Services
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