The Community Support Specialist (Case Manager) is responsible for providing direct mental case management services to clients that are within the Mental Health Case Management Program. The Community Support Specialist should have knowledge of community health resources that meet the needs of program participants. The Community Support Specialist will implement a Person-Centered model using resources for housing employment entitlements and social support systems. Additionally the Community Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring all COMAR regulations are upheld during treatment services.
Essential Functions:
- Provision of in-person case management services to adults ages 18 that have a serious mental health disorder including 5 direct and/or indirect services per client per month.
- Provide linkages to services that include but are not limited to mental health services housing entitlements (including insurance) etc.
- Ensure access to care for adult clients.
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments as needed.
- Complete initial and ongoing plans of care
- Coordinate facilitate and engage in family team meetings.
- Identify and provide supportive services to clients.
- Engage with clients within the assigned county.
- Maintain up to date documentation within company EHR.
- Complete administrative documentation for each client contact including but not limited to: Contact notes service logs month notes etc.
- Provide transportation to clients as needed to meet needs and goals as listed in the client care plan.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree Required.
- Bachelors degree in social work psychology counseling rehabilitation or related field.
- Experience working in a behavioral health setting providing services to clients with emotional and behavior disabilities.
Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate professional interactions language and confidentiality practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in proficiency with computer software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Email and preferred use of an electronic medical record system.
- Valid drivers license & clear driving record.
Perks:
- 401k plan with company contribution according to plan requirements
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance Benefits with employer contribution
- Medical Dental and Vision
- 100% Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits
- 100% Employee Sponsored Benefits
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Sponsored $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Referral Program
- FlexibleSchedule
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race color religion ancestry or national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require accommodation or assistance for a position please contact us directly at
Required Experience:
Manager