Benefits offered:

• $3,000 new hire bonus (full-time staff), or $1,500 new hire bonus (part-time staff)
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded Matching up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

$3,000 new hire bonus (full-time staff), or $1,500 new hire bonus (part-time staff)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Connects clients with community Resources including but not limited to housing, food stamps, insurance, social security.
• Advocates for benefits on behalf of client
• Provides a variety of life skills training to clientele.
• Works collaboratively with treatment team

Summary: Provides a variety of case management, skills training, support services as required for persons with Developmental Disabilities, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Chemical Dependency as needed for the level of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Customer service and detail oriented.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, including: group counseling skills, one-on-one counseling skills, treatment planning, assessments, and referrals.
• Experience with electronic medical records and telemedicine highly desirable
• Knowledge of cultural and family issues that can contribute to Lifeways’ development of clinically relevant and effective care.
• Bilingual/multilingual a plus

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: This is an entry level professional position with a BA degree in social work, behavioral health or related field. plus, two-years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience with individuals with severe or persistent mental illness, or alcohol and drug dependency.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  Valid driver’s license. Appropriate state licensure. CADC I or II or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Must pass a criminal background check