Mental Health Support Worker

Join a dynamic team while serving a variety of clients in the community!

CHOICES Inc. is a tight-knit, strengths based organization that brings change to youth and families.  CHOICES Inc. invests in each employee and recognizes the need for a work life balance.  The In Home Mental Health Case Manager is part of the CHOICES Home Based Services team in Dayton Ohio.  The In Home Mental Health Case Manager serves clients enrolled in CHOICES Independent Living and Foster Care Programs as well as clients in the community.  The In Home Case Manager is responsible for providing mental health support services to clients, maintaining their own schedule and meeting productivity expectations.

Job Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Providing mental health support services such as Therapeutic Behavioral Support (TBS) and meeting productivity expectations of 21 hours per week
• Provide on-going contact with youth and/or family in accordance with services provided and as dictated by contract and developed service plan.
• Interact and act as a liaison between the school, family members, referring agency, and other involved agencies, in regards to appropriate services.
• Creating and maintaining a schedule that considers client availability
• Utilizing an Electronic Health Record for scheduling and session documentation
• Participating in agency and community meetings; collaborating with internal team members
• Provide Crisis Management on call 24/7/365

Job Requirements:

• Must meet requirements to be classified as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist which include
  • Bachelors degree in social work or a related field.
  • If bachelors degree is unrelated 1 year experience providing mental health services is required
• Valid drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation required
• Local travel required

Benefits

• Amazing benefits such as generous HSA or FSA  contribution,  85% medical insurance premiums paid by agency, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401k plan, life insurance and short and long term disability.   PTO is accrued starting with 1^st paycheck and there are 10 and a half paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday and 1 personal day
• Annual retirement plan contribution
• Professional play days to foster team building (you get paid to have FUN!)
• Engaging and diverse training opportunities
• We like to eat! –food trucks, surprise office treats, carry ins
• The opportunity to strengthen our community and support our staff 

To apply please send your resume to Jessica Michels at jmichels@choicesfostercare.com.  Mail to 1785 Big Hill Rd, Dayton, OH 45439 or fax to (937) 264-0095.

Mission: CHOICES Inc. brings change to youth and families by providing personalized services and building safe environments.

Core Values: Compassion – Trust – Commitment – Teamwork – Innovation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

 At CHOICES- You Belong, We Include All

 Bring your unique experiences, perspective and culture.

We believe through individuality, services will be personalized to transform youth and families.

CHOICES is committed to amplifying stories and empowering voices.

We celebrate differences and promote social justice.