Case Manager, Mental Health Professional (MHP), Aurora IL

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Aurora, IL

9d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

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 or Qualified Mental Health Professional (MHP/QMHP) in Aurora, IL who exemplifies that mission, and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM OR Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM - 6:30PM

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required for MHP.
• Experience working in social services required.
• The use of personal automobile, a valid driver’s license, and the minimum amount of liability insurance as defined by AID’s Personnel Policy.
• Must acquire and maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, Non-violent crisis intervention training, CEU’s and other relevant trainings.
• Must be able to drive a passenger vehicle.
• Must maintain IM+CANS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Human Services for QMHP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual programs to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.
• Complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
• Work with a team of behavioral health service providers within and outside the agency to ensure positive client-centered approach.
• Work scheduled hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs.
• Provide program coverage when scheduled.
• Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs and provide direct implementation of treatment goals for assigned caseload.
• Meet with all assigned clients on regular basis depending on program and client needs; turn in daily activity logs.
• Assure the coordination of services in the community to meet client needs (i.e. Financial, legal, advocacy, medical, etc.).
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including apartment maintenance, safety of living arrangement, and provide client training consistent with the IM+CANS.
• Facilitate communications and coordination of services with other AID staff and professionals in the community involved in client care.
• Assist clients in paying bills, budgeting and banking per program procedure.
• Oversight or management of client funds when necessary (dual signature accounts, AID rep. Payees).
• Obtain and maintain client benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Link Card, Etc.).
• Complete authorizations, reauthorizations and spend-down paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Complete and sign all MRO documentation of services provided within 48 hours using Cx360.
• Meet or exceed monthly minimum number of service hours productivity standard.
• Develop, review, and revise the IM+CANS and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted.
• Complete all required case management documentation and client paperwork (assessments, IM+CANS, consents, agency paperwork) on a timely basis.
• Maintain and update client records in Cx360 per agency procedures including scanning necessary paperwork into Cx360 per procedure.
• Provide guidance to MHP and RSA staff regarding implementation of IM+CANS goals/objectives.
• Maintain professionalism and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers, and outside agencies.
• Assure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations while providing services and completing assignments.
• Review and follow updated policies and procedures.
• Obtain Input from clients, families, guardians and other staff on how to improve residential services.
• Acquire and maintain required certification and mandated trainings as well as any other trainings assigned by Manager.
• Complete and submit QI corrections within time frame allotted.
• Attend monthly team meetings and clinical supervisions and be a positive contributor.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager and Director per procedure.
• Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reports, petitions, encounters/non-billable notes).

Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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