Case Manager - Skills Trainer- Case Management

Options for Southern Oregon • Medford, OR

12h

About The Position

Provides recovery oriented services, teaching and mentoring to individuals with behavioral health needs. Actively outreaches to partner agencies and individuals in the community to engage individuals into needed services and supports. Facilitates and coordinates access to these services and supports within the community. Implements client treatment plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.
• -OR-
• Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.
• Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.
• Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.
• Travels between sites and is required to drive.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
• Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case Manager/Skills Trainer helps formulate and carry out individual treatment plans, working in partnership with other team members and community partners.
• Assists clients with accessing local services and supports such as housing, social security benefits, education, physical health care etc.
• Provides active outreach and engagement to promote engagement in needed treatment services and community supports.
• Teaches life skills such as money management, emotional self-regulation, good interpersonal skills, self-advocacy and utilizing public transportation.
• Liaisons with community partners providing education on Options behavioral health services and facilitating access to these services.
• The majority of services are delivered in the community.
• Regularly drives agency vehicle and transports clients as required.
• Manages time and caseload effectively.

Benefits

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy.  (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual).  Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Position may be eligible for loan repayment program – visit https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment [https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level