What are the responsibilities and job description for the SMI Adult Case Manager (Phoenix) position at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona?
Overview
Adult SMI Case Manager: The Adult Case Manager provides ongoing case management services to members designated as Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) who are receiving ongoing behavioral and integrated healthcare.
Responsibilities
Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.
Adult SMI Case Manager: The Adult Case Manager provides ongoing case management services to members designated as Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) who are receiving ongoing behavioral and integrated healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Performs duties out in the community and is expected to provide transportation, when necessary, to members and coordinate transportation services, as appropriate.
- Coordinates services for behavioral health and coordination of care with physical health care providers.
- Maintains communication, coordination, and connections with all Clinical Team participants.
- Ensures implementation of “transition to adulthood” referrals.
- Understands and navigates the rights of the patient regarding access to treatment, appeals, and complaint processes instituted by the Mercy Care RBHA.
- Communicates with other staff as necessary to ensure coordination and follow-through for clients needing primary care services.
- Performs out-of-office case management services and administrative tasks in accordance with agency procedures and the Arizona Principles for working with SMI clinical teams.
- Minimum High School Diploma and quality experience in the behavioral-health field; Bachelor's Degree in a human services field preferred.
- Working knowledge of common and uncommon mental & behavioral health disorders, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, etc.
- Ability to acquire a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, without restrictions
- AZ Driver's License and Valid Auto Insurance
- Motor Vehicle Record matching company driving guidelines
- Reliable Transportation
- Spanish-English bilingual preferred; Pay Differential offered.
- Lucrative Performance Bonuses Per Quarter, in addition to normal salary.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
- FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
- Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
- Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.
