Case Manager, Geriatric Services
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Job Location:
Lakewood, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Director Geriatric Services or designee the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will be key in the development and execution of client treatment plans. The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will provide older adult 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 older adult client needs and will foster positive relationships with 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. Encourage monitor and follow-up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
- Collaborates effectively with a clients treatment team.
- Create an outstanding experience for both geriatric clients and their caregivers (SMD/SED CD/Dual DX) by identifying support needed in the following areas: functional medical vocational housing and daily living skills resulting in clients to be successful in their communities.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in related social services field preferred.
- Valid unencumbered Ohio drivers license and proof of drivers insurance required.
- 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Signature Health, Inc. is a community-based agency dedicated to providing a wide range of services to adults, children, adolescents and families who are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse problems. Promising immediate access to clients and referral sources, Signature He ... View more
