What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Case Manager (BHR) position at Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison...?
Behavioral Health Case Manager (CPST)
- BHR Outpatient
- ACT Team (Community Based)
- Youth Outpatient/Schools (Clark and Madison Counties)
- Adult Outpatient
MHS is looking for experienced Case Managers (CPST) to serve the Clark and Madison Counties in ACT, BHR, and both Youth and Adult Outpatient. Case Managers work FT, Monday-Friday helping clients in the Springfield, London and surrounding areas. Hours may vary based on client needs and schedule flexibility. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, as well as education and training opportunities and more.
Case Managers (CPST) facilitate the delivery of services to clients in need in the community, and may assist with independent skills training, advocacy for financial, medical and legal entitlements. and arranges for crisis interventions when needed. They facilitate the rehabilitation process for clients and families; monitoring and will coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations, assessments to identify the patient needs, development of the rehabilitation plan with patient and significant others, linkage and coordination of appropriate community services.
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a form of community-based mental health care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness that interferes with their ability to live in the community, attend appointments with professionals in clinics and hospitals, and manage mental health symptoms. ACT Case Managers are located primarily in Clark County, but some travel to Madison County may also be required. .
- Behavioral Health Rehabilitation (BHR) This is a community based program providing services to adults who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues. BHR Case Managers goal is to assist individuals in reaching their highest protentional, recovery and community integration.
- Adult Outpatient-Adult Outpatient services provide interventive mental health services for adults, and families. Outpatients Case Managers will facilitate and work with clients to achieve maximum independence in the community.
- Youth Outpatient-Youth services provide assessment services, counseling services, and service coordination to youth who have emotional, behavioral, family and substance use problems. Youth includes services provided at schools and at our main facility and also community-based services.
Qualified candidates will have:
- High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of related experience -OR-
- Associate Degree in a social services field -OR-
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in a social services field
- LCDC preferred but not required
- Experience with a mental health/behavioral health population or prior case management required
- You MUST have a valid Ohio driver’s license with an insurable, clean driving abstract. Case Managers utilize their own vehicles for transportation of clients and must provide proof of insurance at Ohio minimum standards. You receive mileage and an insurance allowance yearly.
MHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and residential candidates must have a 2 step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.
