What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Case Manager position at Mission Connection?
Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm. 4 days on, 2 days off. Must be willing to work scheduled weekends and holidays.
About Us
After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our team is composed of individuals who have both the qualifications and the passion to take care of severe mental illness. In the field of mental healthcare, A Mission for Michael is unique. As you enter our facilities, you’ll soon notice that we’re different from most mental health treatment centers. With an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment, along with personalized and compassionate care, we offer mental health treatment that changes lives.
The Case Manager will carry an individual case load for clients with primary Mental Health and /or co-occurring disorders. Those interested in the position MUST have experience dealing with acute clients that are often in psychosis, have mood disorders, and in some cases have severe SI.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Carries individual caseload which includes:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Assess clients for suicidal risk and communicate directly with Executive Director
- Work with clients on assigned caseload throughout the course of their treatment, guiding them through the program from admit to discharge and providing appropriate continuum of care through proper discharge planning policies.
- Assesses clients for trauma, abuse and exploitation
- Adheres to any and all joint commission standards
- Consults with Psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
- Conducts peer counseling groups and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions.
- May co-facilitate Saturday Family Group.
- Facilitate psycho-educational, topic, and process groups.
- Attend Weekly Clinical Staffing Meeting.
- Complete Charting and Documentation in accordance with documentation policies and procedures within 24 hours of completion of clinical session.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors in a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, etc) (Masters level preferred).
- Pre-Licensed and Associate level Therapists preferred.
- Past experience with substance abuse or mental health strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience in Groups (process, psycho educational, and topic), Family Therapy, Individual Therapy (wide range of modalities accepted), and working with clients with addiction issues.
ACCEPTABLE CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- BS/BA minimum requirements in an applicable social sciences and human services field (Psychology, Sociology, etc).
- MS/MA in Psychology, Sociology, or related field desirable.
- TB Test – current test or results obtained less than 6 months prior to hire.
- Must be able to pass a federal background check.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem.
FSA/HSA Accounts.
Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.
Other benefits include:
401k plan with employer match.
PTO and Self Care Day.
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health and Wellness Membership.
AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.