What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Alleghany Highlands Community Services?
AHCS is seeking a Case Manager for the Adult Mental Health Care Coordination Team to assist adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder in accessing support essential for living in the community and meeting basic needs.
A Day in the Life of a Case Manager:
Our Case Managers work with adults who have a primary diagnosis of a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The Case Manager begins their services by developing an individualized treatment plan for each of their assigned clients. The Case Manager then begins providing case management services based on the client's support needs. The highlight of a Case Manager's day is when a client can overcome a barrier. The case Manager's goals are to link, monitor, and coordinate services and support to help clients be successful and healthy.
Some of the services that may be performed during a typical day as a case manager are:
- Assessing Needs and Planning Services
- Coordination of Care with other Providers
- Linking to Community Supports
- Enhancing Community Integration
- Monitoring Service Delivery
- Supportive Discussions
- Educating The Client About Various Support Needs
- Advocating on Behalf of the Client
In addition to the creation and implementation of individualized support plans, it is the Case Managers responsibility to ensure that the needs of their clients are being met while maintaining all required documentation.
Why work at AHCS?
- QMHP Clinical Supervision and Training: AHCS provides clinical supervision and support in attaining Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification!
- Experience Gained: AHCS provides so many services that there are lots of opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career!
- Working with clients: In this job each day you make a difference in someone's life and in our community.
- Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a team atmosphere.
- Day schedule: Our program is open Monday - Friday, day shift.
- Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy
- We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)!
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field as defined by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
