What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Case Manager position at Ada County, ID?
Salary : $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type : Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number : 02458
Department : Sheriff
Division : JSB- Health Services
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
General Summary
Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in the lives of those in need? The Ada County Sheriff's Office is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Case Manager to work with qualifying inmates at the Ada County Jail. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of mental health clinicians, develop discharge plans, and help connect individuals with critical community-based mental health services upon release from custody. Your work will directly support inmates in their transition to healthier, more stable lives.
SHIFT INFORMATION :
Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with a team of mental health clinicians in a supporting role to provide case management and treatment coordination for inmates with mental health needs.
- Assist in the development of discharge plans to ensure inmates have access to appropriate community-based mental health services upon release.
- Participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, addressing the complex needs of inmates with mental health and medical concerns.
- Support the coordination of chronic care services for inmates, ensuring ongoing mental health support.
- Address concerns from inmates and stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and effective system for mental health care.
- Monitor inmates with state commitments and police holds, ensuring proper documentation and coordination of their care and release.
- Perform other duties related to mental health case management as assigned to include reporting statistics / scanning patient paperwork and to work together as a cohesive unit with other members of the Administrative and Case Management team.
Job Requirements
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment & Physical Demands
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact the mental health and well-being of individuals in need. You'll work alongside a committed team, collaborating with experts in the field while helping to provide much-needed support for inmates transitioning to community-based care. If you're passionate about mental health and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.
Healthcare :
Retirement and Investments Plans :
Wellbeing Program :
Paid-leave :
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Optional Benefits :
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Do you hold a bachelor's degree in psychology, social science, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field? Alternatively, do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience? If so, please list your qualifications.
Can you describe your experience in case management or a related field?
How do you prioritize tasks and manage your caseload to ensure timely and effective service delivery?
Have you worked with electronic health record systems or case management software? Which ones?
Have you read the Ada County Sheriff's Office Hiring Standards / Disqualifiers on the ACSO website? Do you meet those requirements?
Required Question
Salary : $21 - $24
