Case Manager - Behavioral Health

Community Support Services • Akron, OH

81d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Case Manager to join one of our regional treatment teams. This individual enhances the provision of clinical services to clients by offering practical help, building community support, teaching recovery-based skills, and monitoring services.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in a human service field required.
• Prior experience in case management working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier required.
• A deeply held belief in CSS's recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Skill in assessing individuals for strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate assertively from an advocacy perspective.
• Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to access.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a team built up of fellow Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff to navigate the needs and care of your clients, attending team meetings on a regular basis.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each person's needs.
• Assist individuals to identify and minimize the effects of their psychiatric symptoms, enabling individuals to self-manage their illness.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) that shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives.
• Connect clients with community resources to help them develop interpersonal and community coping skills.
• Assist the individual in fostering and increasing their social support networks of relatives, friends, and/or volunteers.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and activities, assisting in daily living skills training as needed.
• Maintain relevant documentation.

Benefits

• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees