Kenneth Young Center is Hiring a Clinical Care Manager of Post Transition Services (Hiring Bonus-$2,000) Near Arlington, IL
Clinical Care Manager of Post Transition Services
POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR HIRING BONUS Due to eligible grant funds, this position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus. The bonus will be paid to the hired candidate half after 30 days ($1,000) and half upon the successful completion of 6 months of work ($1,000). Employees must be active and in good standing at the time of bonus payout to be eligible for hiring bonuses.
You are key to our vision: Together We Thrive. At Kenneth Young Center, our staff come together with volunteers, community partners, and the people we serve to create holistic systems of care through interwoven behavioral health programs, older adult services, and community health initiatives. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives, and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. This role helps realize our mission: We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life's challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.
Job Scope: The Post Transition Clinical Care Manager provides direct-service and clinical oversight to Colbert and Williams class members that have transitioned out of nursing facilities . Provide assessment, care coordination, and clinical community-based interventions for mental health and/or physical health needs. Create comprehensive wraparound service plans and coordinate and monitor services. The Post Transition Clinical Care Manager will oversee and work collaboratively to coordinate services with KYC CST/ACT Teams as assigned by class member. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients’ needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes. The Post Transition Clinical Care Manager must have a Master’s Degree in social work or counseling, and have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and have ability to supervise assigned intern Program/Clinical Responsibilities
Meet regularly with Class Members in the community in the KYC service area around the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Oversee and coordinate to ensure quality and access to all recommended services for Colbert and Williams Class Members that have transitioned out of nursing facilities and are assigned to KYC CST/ACT treatment teams
Coordinate with the Clinical Care Managers throughout the discharge planning process for Class Members in the pre-transition stage to ensure continuity of care after nursing home discharge
Take initiative and be accountable for and manage all aspects of post-transition, including being able to navigate changes at the system or individual level and advocate for Class Members and resolve conflicts.
Review transition plan to ensure all aspects are being implemented
Provide comprehensive, integrated service plans and connect to services to help clients improve, regain, and develop skills needed for daily life focused on community mobility and integration, cognitive processes, support with engagement in IADLs/ADLs, hygiene and self-care, sensory processing, safety with transfers, fall prevention, and adaptive equipment to increase safety and independence
Create comprehensive wraparound service plans for class members, using input from Class Members, SMHRF/NF staff, family and guardians while focusing on a Class Members needs, desires, and preferences that integrates all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, spiritual, community-integration, and housing needs
Communicate clearly with the Colbert/Williams interdisciplinary transition team, assigned ACT/CST mental health treatment team, Class Member and family/primary supports, and various treatment providers to ensure working together on service goals
Provide post-transition monitoring to Class Members for 18 months and meet minimum in-person visit schedule to ensure all services are being accessed and delivered
Administrative Responsibilities
Identify and complete written reports to IDHS on reportable incidents involving Class Members post-transition within timeframe
Participate in weekly team meetings in order to coordinate and support post-transition efforts
Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner
Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
Participate in orientations, all staff trainings, and training and development seminars
Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center’s policies and procedures
Coordinate closely with Supervisor of Clinical Care Services
Minimum Position Requirements
Masters Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related discipline
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under Illinois Rule 132/140
Preferred LCSW or LCPC, or eligible in next 6 months
Preferred experience working with adults with serious mental illness and experience working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, nursing facility, hospital, community settings
Applicant must have a valid IL Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and daily access to a reliable well maintained vehicle
Computer and smartphone proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet skills, text messaging and electronic health record. Knowledge and ability to learn and effectively utilize electronic internal collaboration and communication tools (ex. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365)
Schedule
Full-time, Salary, Exempt, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours mostly Monday-Friday approx. 9am-5pm with ability to occasionally work a schedule in response to the needs of the target population (occasional evening and/or Saturdays to meet class member needs)
Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
403(b) plan with organizational matching
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee