Community Mental Health Worker

Title: Community Mental Health Worker-1
Type:Hybrid 

Location: Washington United States

Job Description:

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Community Mental Health Worker, Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities (Thrive Center) - Georgetown University:

The Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities is dedicated to supporting the healthy development of children, individuals with disabilities, families, and communities through service, partnership, and scholarship. Thrive Center is home to a multi-disciplinary faculty and staff of over 100 individuals working locally, nationally, and internationally. Thrive Center has recently been awarded a grant to be part of a broader team working on the 2-Gen Cash Transfer Demonstration project - an innovative, community-focused project aimed at supporting families in Washington, DC.

The Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) is responsible for helping participants and their families navigate and access community services and other resources, as well as adopt healthy behaviors. The CMHW supports providers and the Case Managers through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of participants and their families. CMHW provides social support and informal counseling, advocates for individuals and community health needs, and provides services such as basic mental health screenings and brief supportive counseling. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct participant support

• Enhanced screening and resource navigation

• Administration, record-keeping, and data collection

• Training, education, supervision

Work Interactions

The CMHW will serve as part of a team within Georgetown University and with other external partners. They will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure that families can navigate and access community resources, which will require them to interact with District agencies and non-profit organizations. They will serve as representatives of Georgetown University and Thrive Center in all of their interactions and activities.

The CMHW will report administratively to Morcia Mason, Director of Operations for Thrive Center, as well as programmatically to the PI and co-Executive Director of ECIN, J. Corey Williams, MD, MA, and Stephanie Mitchell, PhD.

Requirements and Qualifications

• CMHWs will have completed a specialized certificate program in Family Leadership at GU

• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Suite, data entry)

• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Experience working in a multicultural setting is preferred.

• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years is preferred.

• Understand the community served and community connectedness.

• Good communication skills, such as listening well and using language appropriately.

• Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to clients

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.