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Community Support Services Inc Licensed Social Worker in Akron, Ohio
About Us: For 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for all candidates with an LSW, LPC, LISW or LPCC
The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Licensed Social Worker to join our Intake & Assessment Team. This individual will provide crisis intervention for individuals known to the agency, conducting follow-up visits with existing clients and with other individuals based on referrals from law enforcement. As appropriate, this Specialist will link individuals with appropriate mental health services and other community supports.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct assertive follow-up of individuals on Assisted Outpatient Treatment.
- Coordinate with case management and other providers as appropriate.
- Conduct coordinated wellness visits with law enforcement at the request of agency staff.
- Assist in completion of emergency admission to Psychiatric Emergency Services or hospital.
- Incorporate the principles of trauma informed care into practice, recognizing how trauma may influence health practices.
- Coordinate and present portions of the ADM sponsored CIT training held at Community Support Services several times per year.
Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, progress notes and treatment plans.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a human services field required.
- Minimum of LSW required.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in case management with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Knowledge of local community resources and a demonstrated ability to access.
- A car and a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier required.
- CSS requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to accommodation.
- A deeply held belief in CSS's recovery-centered mission.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
Perseverance in goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.
What We Offer:
- Pay for this position starts at $22.50-30.00/hour
- Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
- A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
- Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
- Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
- Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
- 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
