Case Manager Mental Health Professional- Community Support Team (55631)

$1000 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 (MHP) Community Support Teamwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11:30a-8p

What will you be doing

The Behavioral Health CST Case Manager is responsiblefor the provision of mobile emergency crisis intervention services and community support and engagement services. Services areprovided primarily in the community including local hospitalsother agencies shelters and client homes. CST Team members are expected to work with a team of service providers within theagency and throughout the social service community to ensurethat all needs of clients are met.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Attend to scheduled work hours and be flexible to meet client and program needsas assigned by Program Manager or Director.
  • Respond to calls from shift start to shift end.
  • Respond to calls upon being dispatched
• Act as primary to triage/delegate and absorb first calls
• Responsible to provide independent program coverage when scheduled.
• Provide effective individual crisis counseling
  • Consult with family members case manager etc.
  • Use intervention tactics to reduce symptomology
• Provide effective telephone counseling service
• Complete and sign required documentation on a timely basis
  • CST billing within the next 2 shifts AND prior to program billing deadlines
  • CST log to supervisor(s) at the end of each shift
• Attend clinical supervision a minimum of once per month and additionally asassigned.
• Attend and positively contribute to mandatory weekly CST meetings and be apositive contributor.
• Acquire and maintain certification in First Aid Adult CPR non-violent crisisintervention (CPI) Medication Training IMCANS.
• Through a team approach provides direct services to individuals assigned to theCST at least 70% off-site during times and locations most convenient to the clientin accordance with the individuals service plan and complete all requireddocumentation according to standards of Rule 132 payers and accreditationbodies.
• Provide Direct Service for clients 70% of work hours
• Ensure that care provided integrates all facets of clients lives includingmental/emotional health physical health/wellness employment and educationsocial and family relationships substance use/abuse issues & housing needs.
• Must meet monthly minimum predetermined productivity standards.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders andapplicable administrative rules.
• Complete all necessary assessments including the Intake IMCANS LOCUS HRAconsents and required documentation including billing notes in accordance withRule 132 standards.
• Develops and implements crisis plans and treatment plans outlining treatment goalsand interventions in collaboration with the client CST other providers and otherparties as identified by the client following the standards of Rule 132 payers andaccreditation bodies.
  • Conduct and/or participate in treatment planning meetings.
  • Develop review and revise IP and complete corrections within the timeframeallotted
  • Complete assessment tools and necessary paperwork (Intake LOCUSIMCANS HRA consents client rights privacy practices etc. per programprocedure)
• Provide direct implementation of Individual Treatment Plan for CST clients.
• Provide direct CST services that promote the reduction of crisis episodes andincreased community functioning in order to meet rehabilitative resiliency andrecovery goals.
• Maintain records of individuals in the CST program in accordance to Rule 132payers and accreditation bodies. Assist CST Team Leader in conducting regularquality assurance of CST records as assigned.
• Assure case records are properly maintained per agency procedures includingscanning necessary paperwork into Cx360 per procedure
• Complete Authorizations Reauthorizations and Spend-down paperwork asassigned in a timely fashion.
• Provide effective services for clients individual needs and in line with client rightsand the Mental Health Recovery Model
• Maintain open and effective communication with agency and provider staff familyand others in response to clients identified needs client assistance/ service needstreatment plan follow-up and input on adaptations needed to enhance progresstoward goals. Work cooperatively with staff to ensure appropriate access to servicesas identified during the IP process.
• Meet with all CST clients on a regular basis depending on program and client needs.
• Document the distribution of client medications per procedure by accuratelycompleting documentation in cx360.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager andDirector per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reportspetitions case notes).
• Promote awareness of mental health both internally and externally.
• Fulfill other functions on the team as needed.
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of ourclients employees families and other stakeholders.

What will we provide Full Time employees.

• $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 you will bring to AID:

Education: Bachelors degree in human services field required Masters Degree preferred

License or Certification: ASSIST and SAMHSA SOAR certification preferred.

Experience:

• At least one year experience working with individuals with mentalillness. Knowledge of the DSM V- TR or most current edition &Rule 132
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferre

Physical:

• Ability to provide services in clients homes and in the community
• Navigation of stairs on a regular basis

Equipment:

• Position operates in a professional office environment and off-site in various community settings. Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones copiers and filing cabinets

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work evening/overnight/weekend/rotating holidays
• Ability to work rotating on-call shifts
• Cover non-scheduled shifts as needed
• Transport clients and self in personal and or agency vehicle
• Maintain minimum amount of automobile liability insurance asdefined by AIDs personnel policies
• Valid Illinois Drivers license and good driving record as definedby AID driver eligibility requirements
• May be required to work multiple locations
• Must acquire and maintain certifications in First Aid CPR Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training CEUs and other relevant
• trainings.

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.