Case Manager I or II - Targeted Case Management - (Dakota County)
About The Position
People Incorporated is hiring a Case Manager I or II for its Targeted Case Management team serving Dakota County, Minnesota. The role primarily supports clients diagnosed with chronic mental illness or other chronic health conditions. Case Managers connect clients with services by developing person-centered support plans that help them live as independently as possible. They build long-term relationships with clients, work autonomously, and create their own schedules. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday during business hours, and hybrid, with work based in Dakota County. The Case Manager conducts functional assessments, develops and reviews individual plans, coordinates access to mental health and related services, assesses client needs, and makes referrals. The role also involves monitoring service effectiveness and continuity of care, maintaining records and funding-agency reports, documenting interventions and client interactions according to professional and organizational standards, and attending monthly client meetings. Applicants must meet the applicable education and experience requirements for Case Manager I or II, have a current valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and pass required background and federal Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General screening. A $1,000 hiring bonus is offered to external candidates. Compensation depends on qualifications and is listed separately for each level.
Requirements
- Pass all background and other screening requirements for the facility and position, including screening by the Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to confirm eligibility to work in federally funded health care programs.
- Have a valid and current driver’s license and current auto insurance.
- For Case Manager I: have a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university, including fields such as social work, psychology, or nursing; alternatively, have 3 or 4 years of experience as a case manager aide, or be an RN without a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of combined specialized psychiatric training and work experience involving community interaction and involvement or community discharge planning in a mental health setting.
- For Case Manager II: have a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field and 2,000 hours of supervised experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, or have a master’s degree in behavioral science or a related field.
- For Case Manager II: have a valid driver’s license, an excellent driving record, and current auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing direct services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
- Experience with case management and commitment proceedings.
- Knowledge of Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, and the Person-Centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Conduct functional assessments that support individual plan development and access to necessary mental health and related services.
- Regularly review plan effectiveness, adjust plans as needed, and monitor the effectiveness of services received.
- Assess client needs and ensure continuity of care.
- Make ongoing referrals to resources based on assessments and current client needs.
- Maintain daily records for continuity of service and reports to funding agencies.
- Document interventions, interactions, and relevant information related to treatment plans according to professional and organizational standards.
- Attend monthly client meetings to monitor services.
Benefits
- Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST.
- Company-designated holidays and floating holidays.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer match.
- Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices.
- Lifestyle Benefit: choice of a company contribution to a health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.
- $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
