Case Manager III - Mental Health 188
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the Case Manager III serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community. The position is distinguished from Case Manager II by additional education, years of experience, and the ability to proficiently perform the job functions and meet position standards. The role is with AgeWise, a community-based program serving adults aged 59 and older, with a maximum of 600 individuals. AgeWise provides consumer-driven, collaborative strengths-based case management to identify needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. The program helps members remain in the community and connect with housing, medical and psychiatric care, and natural supports. Its Institutional Case Management program supports conserved members in long-term care facilities through benefits assistance, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy, and assesses whether members are placed in the least restrictive environment possible. This is a full-time AM position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$26.25; the assigned pay range depends on the geographic location where the role is performed, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The position may vary by location and position type. A full job description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Services and one year of experience, or high school graduation/GED equivalent and four years of direct service experience in mental health or community services; an associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- Valid and current driver’s license.
- Personal vehicle insurance listing the applicant as a driver.
- Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Assist individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
- Work collaboratively with AgeWise members to identify needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Help members living in the community connect with housing, medical care, psychiatric care, and natural supports.
- Support conserved members in long-term care facilities with obtaining and maintaining benefits, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy.
- Assess members to help ensure placement in the least restrictive environment possible.
- Use a personal vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups and to attend meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online university tuition discount and company scholarships.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
