Case Manager Mental Health Professional- New Start

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.  We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional- New Start who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm 

What you will be doing?

• The NewStart  Case Manager MHP is responsible for providing case management and coordination of behavioral health treatment to NewStart clients including completing initial IM+CANS.
• The Case Manager MHP is expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency as well as the IDOC and other specialty courts.
• The Case manager MHP will provide individualized case management services focused on mental health well-being, accessing community resources, community service and reintegration and restorative justice steps.
• The Case manager MHP will be working with individuals who are recently released from the Illinois Department of Corrections and have returned to the AID service area.
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrates
• The Case Manager MHP Performance and operational approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of managementEssential Job Responsibilities:
• Attend to scheduled work hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs, as assigned by Program Manager or Director.
• Provide effective face to face/telephone counseling service by utilizing personal recovery experience, active and empathetic listening, and motivational interviewing to assist clients in developing their own personalized recovery plans for mental, emotional, and physical health, while providing community support services that promote improvement of community functioning in order to meet rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals.
• Complete and sign required documentation on a timely basis
  • Billing within the next 2 shifts, AND prior to program billing deadlines
  • Daily log to supervisor(s) at the end of each shift
• Attend clinical supervision a minimum of once per month, and additionally as assigned.
• Provide Direct Service for clients, meeting monthly predetermined productivity standards.
• Acquire and maintain certification in First Aid, Adult CPR, non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), Medication Administration.
• Ensure that care provided integrates all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, & housing needs.
• Develops and implements crisis plans and treatment plans outlining treatment goals and interventions in collaboration with the client, other providers, and other parties as identified by the client, following the standards of Rule 132, payers, and accreditation bodies.
  • Conduct, and/or participate in, treatment planning meetings as assigned.
  • Complete assessment tools and necessary paperwork (LOCUS, IM+CANS, consents, client rights, privacy practices, etc. per program procedure)
  • Authorizations, Re-authorization, spend down paperwork
• Assure case records are properly maintained per agency procedures including scanning necessary paperwork into Cx360 per procedure
• Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs in line with client rights and the Mental Health Recovery Model
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action including: Contact Manager and Director per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork incident reports, petitions, case notes.
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders, while promoting awareness of mental health.
• Ensure that care provided integrates all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, and housing needs.
• Engage in community outreach to formulate relationships with hotels, homeless shelters, and landlords in order to assist clients in securing emergency and permanent housing.
• Function as advocate ensuring protection of an individual's rights while providing a training element to empower persons with disabilities to understand and protect those rights.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time 
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What will you bring to the table?

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services field.

License/certifications: None

Experience: Some experience working with court services preferred, and criminal justice. Bilingual preferred

Job Specific Competencies:

• Effective organizational skills to handle the demands of CST programming.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal and written directions and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and shift focus back and forth, as needed.
• Clinical case presentation ability and Diagnostic interviewing skills.
• Ability to provide clinical services to clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Maintain professional judgement and performance regardless of personal issues.
• Knowledge of service area referral options

What are the other requirements?

• Clock in/out and ensure all hours are reflected accurately per agency policy.
• Request scheduled and unscheduled PTO utilizing per agency policy. All PTO requests must also be sent directly to the Manager via email for approval. Follow program and agency procedures for notifying management when unable to attend a scheduled shift/ training.
• Be able to enter data into the computer and type reports.
• Seek out inter agency trainings and outside entities to increase professional knowledge and enhance clinical skills
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with staff within AID and at community agencies such as local service providers, hospitals, police departments, and landlords etc.
• Participate in quality review team meetings as required
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Participate in the planning and implementation of client activities.
• Maintain professionalism, professional judgment and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers, and outside agencies regardless of personal issues.
• Communicates with service delivery partners, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Pharmacists, Employers, Community Supports, other Health Professionals, and landlords, as needed, to facilitate the achievement of the client’s wellness objectives and to coordinate care and secure housing.
• Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients as needed.

Perform all other related duties, as assigned, in accordance with AID policies and philosophies.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.