Case Manager -ACT

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

4d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is to develop and provide high quality, community-focused behavioral health services to improve the everyday lives of those who may be living with serious and persistent mental illnesses or conditions.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (i.e. in social work, human services, or related field).
• 1 years minimum of directly relevant experience in the Mental Health Field, Substance Use Disorder Field.
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Experience in coordinating services with other agencies.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered.
• Includes driving a company vehicle and requires a valid Colorado driver’s license. At times, personal vehicle may need to be used (mileage on personal vehicle use is reimbursed).

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual / bi-cultural.
• Previous multi-disciplinary team experience.
• CAS and/or ability to obtain CAS credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a wide variety of services for clients to receive benefits from internal and external service providers regarding housing, social security, etc.
• Provides assistance and coaching to client/consumers with daily life activities such as bill paying/managing finances, expense tracking, completing applications for services, and other needs which may include acting as client’s Social Security payee.
• Educates consumer/client on behaviors to maintain daily life activities.
• Interacts regularly with federal, state and local entities to create opportunities to deliver services to client/consumer. Represents clients/consumers with these entities to get services, amend services, or reinstate services.
• Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals as stated in their service/treatment plans. Refer clients/consumers to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social security, housing authority, etc.
• Assist consumers in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching in behavioral skills; educate consumers to make informed choices; develop clients coping skills; help consumers to problem solve and negotiate tasks of daily living.
• Documents progress reports, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls. Maintains all required paperwork for payee ships.
• Maintain close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies and private business such as landlords and banks in carrying out supportive services.
• Advocate for consumers in many different forums including at the federal, state and local court systems, with family, school system etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level