Caseworker - RISE

Department Description: This position is within the RISE (Recovery in Shared Experiences) Program for the treatment and development of Early Psychosis and within the Department of Psychiatry Outpatient Division. This program provides Coordinated Specialty Care according to the evidence based NAVIGATE model and is for both people who have just been hospitalized for a First Psychotic Episode and people who are at High Risk for developing a psychosis (CHR-P).

The age range of patients treated in RISE is 16-30, with an average age of 20. RISE is a member of the MAPNET State of Massachusetts consortium, including a SAMHSA funded multi-site center for CHR-P individuals. Summary Responsible for providing a variety of outreach services for recruitment of people who meet CHR-P criteria for treatment in the RISE program.

The successful applicant will be trained to perform structured diagnostic interviews and rating scales on all possible CHR-P individuals and work with the team to assure that they have an appropriate individual treatment plan that is culturally sensitive and specific to their needs. Other Information Education/Training: College degree or equivalent plus two years of experience in a mental health service field. Work

Experience working with adolescents with mental health issues. Experience working with young people who have psychosis is preferred. Experience working with adolescents with mental health issues.

Experience working with young people who have psychosis is preferred. Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed

, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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