Directions for Living
Location
Clearwater, FL | United States
Job description
Pay Rate: $33.73/hour ($70,169/annual) Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, than an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. Position Summary: This position specifically works with children that have either attempted suicide or expressed suicidal ideations and are at risk of future suicide attempts. We are seeking caring, compassionate, mission driven Intensive Case Managers for targeted case management to include assessing, linking, coordinating, and monitoring services from mental health, physical health, social, educational, entitlement, and vocational rehabilitation to help children, families and adults live work, and participate fully in their community. It includes a collaborative coordination and development of a culturally specific individualized services plan in partnership with the individual, which reflects strengths and self identified goals. As an integral part of case management services, discharge/transition services are arranged or coordinated by the case manager as an individual is preparing for discharge and transition from one level of care to another. These services are designed to support the attainment of individual-defined goals as identified in the individuated Treatment Plan (e.g. stable living arrangements, quality relationships, employment, vocational training or school attendance.) All services will be provided within a Recovery-oriented system of care, which builds on the individual's strengths and incorporates community, natural systems, and clinical supports and services in the management of the individual's needs. This position specifically works with children that have either attempted suicide or expressed suicidal ideations and are at risk of future suicide attempts. This position works in partnership with the Pinellas County School System as part of a team-approach. Required to meet client facing client care requirements. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. Education Requirements: Bachelors in counseling, psychology, social work or other related field required. Minimum of 1 year experience working with children experiencing serious mental illness. Must have reliable vehicle and may be required to transport clients as needed and assigned. Must be able and willing to work in offsite settings including client homes and other community locations. May include evening hours. EOE/ADA/DFW Smoke Free Campus
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$33.72 per hour
