What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
Case Manager
SIGNING BONUS $1500
Valley Cities vision is to be the trusted leader in providing integrated, quality, and recovery-oriented behavioral health services to achieve healthy, happy, and compassionate communities.
Our mission is Compassion. It is Connection, and it is Community.
Why Choose Us:
At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As a Clinician I Case Manager at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
Core Values:
Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:
- Dignity and respect for all individuals
- Advocacy for health and wellness principles
- Prioritization of integrity and excellence
- Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being
Location: Seattle, WA
Signing Bonus $1500
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is responsible for delivery of case management services to all assigned clients and works in collaboration with the care team to provide ongoing care coordination and treatment planning. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with clients and their families to develop a medically necessary treatment plan, utilizing the concept of the Golden Thread, DLA-20 assessment, and Motivational Interviewing to help guide treatment planning efforts. The Case Manager will be responsible for supporting clients in developing skills to improve functioning and independence in activities of daily living as well as link clients to appropriate community-based services and support. This position will be primarily based in the office, however at times may be required to complete outreach in various settings within the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet with new clients and their families to explain the model of care and provide a brief introduction to the services available at VCC.
- Conduct the DLA-20 Assessment to determine case management goals and collaborate with clients and their families to create and maintain a medically necessary treatment plan in accordance with VCC procedures.
- Provide case management and care coordination services as indicated by the treatment plan and supportive to the identified level of care and need for the client.
- Support clients in developing skills to improve functioning in activities of daily living (personal hygiene and grooming, nutrition, grocery shopping, budgeting, maintaining stable housing, etc.).
- Achieve 60% productivity (24 hours) billable services per full FTE.
- Assist in identifying and linking clients to appropriate community-based services and support (primary care, mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, housing, financial benefits, etc.).
- Facilitate/co-facilitate educational and/or skill building group treatment services to support clients in learning skills to manage chronic health conditions or improve functioning in daily living activities.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- BA Degree in Behavioral Sciences field.
- One-year clinical experience.
Experience:
- Crisis response, verbal de-escalation
- Treatment planning
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse client population with a strengths-based approach.
Schedule:
For a Clinician Case Manager at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
