Community Case Manager

Pay:

$16-$19/HR, based on experience. 

This position is integrated within a multidisciplinary team with the responsibility of providing coordination of services and individualized therapeutic case management, primarily focusing on maximizing independence in the community. This position will provide direction for planning, implementation, and evaluation of client needs. This position provides collaboration with the team consistent with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and American Psychiatric Association treatment standards.

This position is designed to facilitate the care for clients with moderate to severe and persistent mental health disorders, as well as clients with co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health disorders. The Community Case Manager will collaborate with other team members and other providers in the community to ensure access to needed services i.e. mental health treatment and/or med-somatic treatment and that all other services delivered meet the needs of the client.

• Provide multi-stage individual treatment in the community and group treatment in the office when necessary
• Develop individualized service plan (s)
• Help coordinate scheduling of other treatment services such as therapy, medication services and promoting interest and concern for outside medical appointments
• Meet billable productivity expectation set by the agency
• Complete documentation in accordance with agency policy
• Consult with community agencies and families
• Gather client medical records
• Contact the client’s family/significant others in case of emergencies
• Maintain communication with referral sources in timely manner and coordinate case management plans
• Document client progress and contacts in timely manner
• Participate in therapeutic and psycho-educational interventions
• Conduct home visits
• Work with client to ensure medication needs are met.
• Provide community linkage to appointments as needed
• Reach out and provide assistance when the client exhibits non-compliance or a poor response to interventions
• Participate in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings
• Participate as a treatment team member in updating progress
• Could be required to provide crisis intervention
• All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position
  
  

Education and Licenses or required certifications: Bachelor’s degree or 3 years case management experience required as allowed by regulatory body. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to maintain current auto insurance.

Experience:  Prefer clinical skills with experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:. Must have a strong commitment to client rights. Must have skills and competence to establish supportive and trusting relationships with clients. Knowledge and skilled regarding clients with co-occurring disorders.

Salary : $16 - $19