Case Manager (Meds Only)
About The Position
Responsible for coordinating integrated (i.e. substance abuse and mental health) case management services for our adult and/or child populations. Case managers engage, assess, plan, advocate, coordinate and link clients to formal/informal activities, services, and/or support within the community that promote wellness and safety. Case managers provide individual, group, family, and crisis therapeutic interventions. Case Managers develop and monitor service plans, document interactions, maintain clinical records, and other necessary data reporting for adult and child clients with co-occurring disorders and/or disabilities in Larimer County. Case managers coordinate not only with external collaterals in the community, but internal treatment and medical teams as well.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science required
- At least one year of experience in directly relevant experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Field required
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience in coordinating services with other agencies preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered
- Bilingual/bi-cultural 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 clients with daily life activities such as bill paying/managing finances, expense tracking, completing applications for services, and other needs.
- Coaches' clients on behaviors to maintain daily life activities.
- Interacts regularly with federal, state and local entities to create opportunities to deliver services to clients. Represents clients with these entities to obtain services, amend services, or re-instate services.
- Perform case management services as needed to assist clients to meet their goals as stated in their service/treatment plans. Refer clients to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social security, housing authority, etc.
- Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; develop clients coping skills; help clients learn to problem solve and negotiate tasks of daily living.
- Facilitate skill-based groups.
- Documents services in Health Record by completing progress notes, case management notes, letters, faxes and phone calls.
- May be required to maintain all 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.
- Maintain chart compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations utilizing internal and external reporting databases.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
