Case Manager

At Signature Health our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values putting people first striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision 401k match HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1 and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager Behavioral Health Services the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) operates primarily in the community and will be key in the development and execution of client treatment plans. You will provide clients and their families with ongoing community support resources including transportation for access to identified resources. The QMHS acts as an outstanding subject matter expert related to client needs and will foster positive relationships to all clients their families and Signature Health team members.

HOW YOULL SUCCEED

• Diligently develop prepare and present treatment program work material to clients.
• Plan coordinate and provide reliable transportation to clients to access identified resources as part of their treatment plans.
• Maintains clear communication and professional boundaries with all clients.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide support in accessing and developing a sober support network.
• Collaborates effectively with a clients treatment team.
• Create an outstanding experience for both adult and child clients (SMD/SED CD/Dual DX) by identifying support needed in the following areas: educational medical vocational housing and daily living skills resulting in clients to be successful in their communities.
• Encourage monitor and follow-up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
• Provide clinically appropriate transportation for clients to and from medical and behavioral health appointments community resources and other essential services ensuring safety professionalism and punctuality.
• Serve as a liaison with in-patient units.
• Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid ODMHAS CARF and professional standards.
• Assist in crisis intervention and prevention in the community.
• Participate in community outreach.
• Participates in all quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently meeting workpace expectations (i.e.: productivity)
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid unencumbered Ohio drivers license and proof of drivers insurance required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelors Degree in related social services field preferred.
• 1-3 years of previous case management or relevant experience preferred.
• CDCA preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel etc.
• Knowledge of the community community organizations and community resources.
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care ability to assist client in obtaining residential detox and supported housing services in the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting standing telephone and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending reaching and repetitive hand movements standing walking squatting and sitting with some lifting pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.