Case Manager Mental Health Professional IM+CANS Specialist (54659)

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Batavia, IL

21d • $24 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional IM+CANS Specialist for both Central Kane County (Batavia, St. Charles, Geneva area) and DuPage County, IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community. The CM MHP IM+CANS Specialist is responsible for ensuring assessments remain updated every six months for all adult clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, seeking services in BH Outpatient/PSR and Supported Programs. The CM MHP IM+CANS specialist is expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met. Provision of assessment, counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness disorders. Demonstrate understanding of chronic illnesses frequently experienced by those diagnosed with severe mental illness. Demonstrate knowledge of assessments and treatment planning. Ability to effectively engage client in IM+CANS development. Track outcomes, be highly organized, and have strong clinical writing skills. This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in a human services field
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
• IM+CANS certified or obtained within 30 days
• Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Copy machine
• Telephone with voice mail system
• Flexibility to work evening hours
• Use of personal automobile for self, clients, and other staff.
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies
• Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled work hours
• Provide IM+CANS re-assessment services to clients.
• Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules
• Provide case management services as medically necessary Complete required documentation (assessments, IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis
• Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures
• Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.
• Complete assessments for clients to determine appropriateness for services available.
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision
• Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers within AID
• Participate in quality review team meetings, agency committees as assigned, and clinical supervision as required.

Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees