Adult Mental Health Intake Case Manager

Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is looking for Adult Mental Health Case Managers to join our team! Under the direction of the Adult MHCM Supervisor the Case Manager provides ongoing community mental health case management to the long-term mentally disabled population within the Staunton/Waynesboro, Augusta, and Highland County catchment areas.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Incentive pay available.
• Salary starting at $46,008.
• Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
• Sign-on bonus of $2,500; paid in 2 installments.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
• Professional development assistance provided at no cost.

Essential Functions

• Completing case management specific intakes to ensure compliance with service enrollment expectations.
• Facilitating efficient transfers from intake process to permanent case manager so no lapse in services occur.
• Provides referrals to other agencies, supportive counseling, outreach, crisis intervention, and assessment.
• Carries out client treatment plans developed from initial & ongoing assessments and clinical staffing.
• Assists clients in obtaining and maintaining disability and social entitlements and any associated benefits.
• Monitors and coordinates with DAP liaison to maintain DAP benefits.
• Monitors and coordinates with VCSB Rep Payee to manage the consumers budget and personal needs as appropriate.
• Advocates and promotes recovery-oriented practices.
• Ensures Service Plans reflect client strengths, need and interest.
• Ensures service goals promote client self-determination and independence.
• Utilizes office based and or community visits to provide support counseling and case management services.
• Initiates and maintains collateral contacts with other treatment providers within in VCSB as well as outside the agency.
• Provides consultation and coordination of care with family and other providers.
• Provides outreach to clients via home visits, telephone calls or meetings in the community.
• Assists VCSB crisis team in providing crisis intervention services when clinically appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Previous work or internship experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must pass required pre-employment screenings, including, but not limited to, criminal history and experience verification.
• Current Virginia driver’s license with zero points or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) certification preferred but not required.
• Previous experience serving adult clients with mental illness.

Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.