Mental health case manager job description

About us: Step by Step, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.

Responsibilities

-The Case Manager- Mental Health Housing position is primarily responsible for the overall management of housing services

-The Case Manager is required to make face to face contact with a minimum of 50 tenants and a maximum of 75 tenants at least once a year and as needed if housing problems arise.

-The Case Manager must respond to calls from Tenant Services Liaison (TSL) within 24 hrs to ascertain concern or need

-The Case Manager will be required to meet with participants and team members in the field to provide service delivery or for quality assurance purposes

- Maintain regular contact with landlord, Property manager, TSL and Supportive Services Case Manager

-Develop and maintain a tracking system for information as required by TSL and Step By Step, Inc Administration.

-Participate in Mediation to Tenant/Landlord Disputes required by program guidelines.

-Must Complete 24 hrs of training within the training year

What we can offer you :

· $2000 sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus

· Weekly pay

· Work/life balance

· Paid trainings / free trainings

· Generous vacation & sick leave

· Premium holiday pay

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Short-term and accident insurance

· Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

· Retirement plan (401k)

· Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical expenses, and parking/transit)

· Verizon, AT&T, and gym membership discounts

About us: Step by Step, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.

Qualifications

-Associate degree in Human Services/Social Services, Healthcare, or a related field and 3 years of residential and or supported housing experience preferred or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. Experience must include individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and other challenges required

-Valid Driver’s License, a Clean Driving Record and no prohibitive criminal offense.

Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step Inc, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information

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Headway is seeking a dedicated and organized professional to coordinate Case Management mental health services for children and families. Case managers work with families and are responsible for arranging and facilitating services for children with significant mental health symptoms that impact their daily lives.

The goal is to improve the overall functioning of the families served and reduce the need for and reliance upon out of home placements and other services that are more intensive, restrictive, and costly.

Team members manage an average of 15 active clients per month and ensure the case management treatment plans and functional assessments are completed in accordance with organizational, DHS, insurance, and county guidelines. Case Managers directly impact the lives of children and their families through our successful mental health programs.
Great Benefits Including:

* Medical: Choice of 3 Medica health plans and 2 plan levels
* Dental and Vision: Health Partners Dental & Eye Med Vision Insurance
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Employer Paid Life Insurance with AD&D coverage
* 401(k) Retirement Account (matched up to 3%)
* Discount Programs - Gym Membership, Healthy Savings grocery discounts, MERSC and LifeMart discounts
* Educational Partnerships
* Work/Life Balance
* 10 Paid holidays during the year
* Paid Time Off accrual - 16 days in first year
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

We are a passionate organization dedicated to living out our mission to empower people of all ages to live an emotionally healthy life. In this mission we make a difference in the lives of thousands of families and individuals throughout the Twin Cites metro area each year. Our model of emotional health starts by recognizing the strengths of individual perspectives within the community. We pride ourselves on bringing effective solutions to mental health challenges while continually learning innovative ways to provide care.

Headway welcomes all applicants including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ professionals. This position is full time, 40 hours per week year-round. Headway is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.

The Case Manager I, II or III for Adult Mental Health Services, provides case management and clinical services for individuals with mental illness, substance disorders use and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Services include supportive counseling, individual and family support, crisis intervention, assessment, Individualized Service Plan (ISP) development, psycho-education, and referrals to clients and their families. Develops and maintains working relationships with: individuals served, families, additional service providers, and other community agencies as needed to ensure quality services. Works as part of a treatment team to ensure services and resources are coordinated among providers as needed to help individuals served live and function optimally in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS

Case Manager I Qualifications:

* High School diploma with at least one year of experience in a setting working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities is required• Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology or human services related field is preferred.• Experience in a setting working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities is helpful.
* Must possess a valid driver's license (state of Virginia, unless otherwise approved by agency) with an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable record throughout employment.

Case Manager II Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree is required in psychology, counseling, social work or special education, but will also consider an unrelated degree.• Experience in a setting working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
* Must possess a valid driver's license (state of Virginia, unless otherwise approved by agency) with an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable record throughout employment.

Case Manager III Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree is required in psychology, counseling, social work or special education.• Registration as a QMHP-A or C is required. Must maintain QMHP status and all required trainings/CEUs.• At least one year of experience in a setting working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities is required.
* Must possess a valid driver's license (state of Virginia, unless otherwise approved by agency) with an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable record throughout employment.

SALARY & BENEFITS

NRVCS offers an excellent benefits package including:• Generous Paid Time Off• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance• Life Insurance• VRS Retirement