Social Worker

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

• Area of Interest : Behavioral Health Services - Non-Nursing;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;

Department : Transitional Living

Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 am-4 : 30pm hours, rotating on call responsibilities, 40 hours per week;

AbbeHealth Services is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Manchester, Iowa.

This position is designed to assist adults with serious mental illness to live in a supportive living environment in the Manchester community.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills to work in a progressive setting with an emphasis on responsibilities of day-to-day operations within a community-based setting, as well as program development and oversight.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter . Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.

Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Recognizes and teaches team members the early symptoms of physical and mental illness.
• Performs or coaches staff to perform appropriate interventions and / or referrals in accordance with an identified crisis plan.
• Provides leadership and clinical consultation to team members working directly with consumers.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field with 1 year of related experience; Associates degree in a human service related field with 3 years of related experience;

or High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications / Experience

Experience working within Medicaid Waiver Programs preferred. Prior management / leadership experience preferred. Valid Iowa driver's license required.