Case Manager - Crisis

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE • Yakima, WA

1d • $27 - $41

About The Position

Case Managers work within various teams at Comprehensive to provide support and coordination of care to our outpatient clients. Recognizing the complex needs beyond mental health and substance use treatment, Case Managers work with clients to build skills necessary for independent living, self-advocacy, treatment engagement, and social participation. Case Managers support clients and ensure they are connected with the necessary community resources that will enable them to fully engage with and be successful in treatment. To be successful in this role, Case Managers will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, knowledge of community resources, and comfort with making home visits and traveling locally throughout the workday. This position is part of our crisis team and may work with individuals of any age in crisis. This position provides support and case management services to those seen in crisis placed at the crisis triage center. In addition, this person may provide complete other tasks such as working with walk-in crisis clients, completing crisis follow ups, and going out on crisis outreaches to the community with other crisis staff. Frequent travel throughout the local community is required as part of this position. Schedule; Sunday - Wednesday 10pm - 9am.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare.
• Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• assisting clients with obtaining benefits and community services
• serving as protective payee for assigned clients and assisting with budgeting and tracking spending
• visiting a client in their home or apartment to deliver medications, check on safety issues, or assist with life skill development
• coordinating with other service providers and treatment teams to expedite services and advocate on the client’s behalf
• monitoring clients’ progress, symptoms, and medication response
• facilitating educational, behavioral health, or skill-building groups
• completing all documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner

Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

What This Job Offers

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