PSR/PSI Caseworker

Qualifications

• Required
• High school diploma or high school equivalent.
• Two (2) years of any combination of experience including working with communities on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care.
• Must have the ability to assess and utilize community resources.
• Required to attend in-service training sessions designed to provide training in accordance with GCLC, DOH and Medicaid Standards.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check and receive CYFD Clearance.
• Maintain a valid and unrestricted NM Driver’s License.
• Must be able to use personal vehicle over course of employment.
• Maintain valid and sufficient personal automobile insurance.
• Must pass and maintain a Driving Record clearance in accordance with GCLC policies and procedures.

• Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, or a related degree.
• Experience working with adults with Severely Disabling Mental Illness (SDMI) preferred. Previous work providing in-home or community-based mental health or case management services.
• Experience with medically integrated mental health services.
• Demonstrated interest in rural and community health.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

• Physical requirements
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to stand for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, and perform strenuous activity.
• Physically able to perform Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to include physically controlling clients.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with passengers.
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed.

Conditions of work

• Hiring and promotion will be accomplished in compliance with Guidance Center's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Requires a minimum 40 hours per week.
• Hours and/or days may vary according to need.
• Overtime (time and 1/2) will be paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Travel is required of employees for delivery of services, training, or conferences.
• Personal transportation is mandatory.

Guidance Center of Lea County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.