Case Manager/Outpatient Community Services

General Functions: Provide case management and community mental health services to individuals served. Population of focus is adults with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder living in the community.

Specific Functions:

• Deliver facility, and community-based mental health services in accordance with HFS Rule 140/DMH Rule 132, as indicated on the individuals' treatment and recovery plans, including but not limited to mental health case management, case management-linkage and referral, and community support services.
• Follow all agency and department safety guidelines when providing services in the community and in the individual's home.
• Record the process and results of services within established timeframes and in sufficient detail to meet HFS Rule 140/DMH Rule 132 and/or other insurance billing requirements.
• Responsible for meeting assigned MRO weekly billing quota as determined by the Director.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline staff in accordance with personnel policies and procedures, under the direction of the Manager.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the assigned Community Mental Health Worker(s), ensuring the delivery of the indicated services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the management and maintenance of the persons served electronic case records when serving as primary case manager.
• Responsible for the provision of services outlined in the Individual Treatment and Recovery Plan.
• Responsible for the coordination and documentation of interdisciplinary staffing's with the individual, family and/or guardian, and/or other service providers when serving as primary case manager.
• Communicate on a regular basis with other program staff to assure consistency in training, treatment and facilitation of the integrated Individual Treatment and Recovery Plan.
• Participate in monthly clinical supervision meetings, seek ongoing clinical supervision from supervisors, and participate in continuing education to maintain applicable licenses/certifications.
• Participate in all agency and department trainings, monthly department meetings, and any additionally recommended trainings or meetings as required by supervisor(s).
• Monitor and respond to calls placed to the department's crisis phone, providing crisis intervention services as necessary (maximum of two weekly rotations per year).
• Maintain ongoing compliance with all agency-related training and certification requirements.
• Respond per established procedures to all emergency situations including medical, behavioral, fire, severe weather, and other hazards.
• Operate agency or personal vehicle in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Own, maintain, and use personal smartphone for company business in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Consistent with requirements for Mental Health Professional, bachelor's degree in related field, practical nursing license or minimum of five years supervised experience in mental health/human services. Bachelor's degree in related area with experience in mental health/human services is preferred. Driving record and auto insurance coverage in compliance with agency policy. A criminal background check and post offer drug screen required. Reliable transportation required. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kankakee, IL 60901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kankakee, IL 60901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26