Case Manager- (Jail Based Behavioral Services/Forensics)
Case Manager- (Jail Based Behavioral Services/Forensics)
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Job Description
Overview
A Case Manager (Jail Based Behavioral Services/Forensics) is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation one person at a time.
The Mission:
At SummitStone Health Partners we strive to foster trust empower recovery and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are:
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment honoring each individuals wholeself by embracing differences in race ethnicity ability age gender sexual orientation spiritual beliefs socioeconomic status language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For
What Youll Do:
The Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) program is to develop and provide high quality case management and clinical services. The Case Manager for JBBS provides direct case management clinical services and supportive services to individuals in Larimer County Jail and in the community who are experiencing behavioral health issues including mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This role is critical in bridging the gap between incarceration and communitybased care supporting treatment engagement discharge planning and successful reintegration. This position will also support The DUI Treatment by providing case management referral / stakeholder coordination and other client needs.
- Location: Fort Collins Colorado
- Status: Fulltime 40/hrs. week
Duties include but are not limited to:
Essential Duties:
- Provide direct case management services including referrals coordination of care advocacy and linkage to community resources for the JBBS and DUI Programs.
- Collaborate with jail staff probation/parole officers social workers treatment providers and family members as appropriate.
- Support clients with reentry planning including securing housing mental health treatment substance use services medical care and benefits enrollment.
- Assist clients in improving their wellbeing and quality of life by coaching in behavioral skills; educate consumers to make informed choices; develop clients coping skills; help clients to solve problems and negotiate tasks of developing a mindful lifestyle.
- Facilitate groups
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings case conferences and planning sessions.
- Educate clients on life skills selfadvocacy and community resources to reduce recidivism.
- Respond to crisis situations and provide deescalation support as needed.
- Documents progress reports case management notes letters faxes and phone calls. Maintains all required paperwork for payee ships.
- Maintain close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies and private business in carrying out supportive services.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA jail protocols and agency policies.
- Perform duties as assigned
Required:
- Relevant bachelors degree (i.e. social work human services or related field)
- Applicant must be able to have an applicable degree to be on the CAS Track. This would entail ongoing supervision and CAS Trainings.
- 13 years minimum of directly relevant experience in the Mental Health Field Substance Use Disorder Field
- Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorder
- Experience in coordinating services with other agencies
Preferred:
- CAS preferred
- Bilingual / Bicultural
This position will include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado drivers license.
Start With Yes
At SummitStone we show up not only for our clients but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with yes where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We believe that people can and do recover but we also know that they cant always do it on their own. Thats where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities we want you to consider us for your next career move:
- You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
- You embrace equity for your clients teammates and partners
- Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
- You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
- Through continuous curiosity exploration and reflection youre eager to adapt and learn
Total Rewards
The typical hiring range for this position is $24.04 $28.85/hour based on relevant years of experience.
Benefits
We know that most people arent just searching for a job theyre searching for a career.
But more than that theyre searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether youre at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
- Flextime Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten paid holidays including one floating holiday
- Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Financial benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
- Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
- Ongoing support for learning and development including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
Health Medical and Wellness
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and LongTerm Disability (LTD)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
*Based on working 20 hours per week
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process please let your recruiter know.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
