Case Manager - Young Adult

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network•Kansas City, KS

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager provides goal-directed services to young adults (ages 18-26) with serious mental illness and severe and persistent mental illness. The goal is to increase functional skills, decrease the need for hospitalization, and maximize independent functioning in the community. This role involves supporting clients in attending groups and drop-in services to enhance social engagement and access to age-appropriate community supports. Case managers will also collaborate with the Early Psychosis Intervention Care (EPIC) Team for clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or other related health fields. Equivalent education plus experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including both oral and written.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with both Center staff and various community agencies.
Ability to work autonomously in the community and be proactive in outreach.
Ability to facilitate planning meetings with individuals from multiple systems.
Proficient in use of technology, including Microsoft Office.
Must provide proof of current Driver’s License (non-suspended & non-expired).
Must provide and maintain dependable transportation, comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, and clean driving record.
Must be willing to submit to a vehicle inspection or provide proof of inspection within last year.
Ability to build and maintain close working relationships with clients and community partners.
Complies with all relevant Center policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designate.
Ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
Must be able to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Clearance through the Kansas Child Abuse/Neglect Register and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in the mental health field, specifically with community-based and/or outreach work.
Familiar with the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
Preferred experience working with individuals with severe mental illness.
Preferred experience with young adults.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful, and trusting relationships.
Participate as an active member of the service provider team.
Conduct assessments and participate in treatment plan or plan of care development.
Mediate between clients/families and other professionals directing services and care.
Manage emotional distress experienced by clients and their families in avoiding and resolving crisis situations, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
Build client relationships, as well as business relationships and strategic partnerships with other agencies and external resources.
Mediate between clients/families and other professional services to facilitate care plans, strengths assessments, and establish access to other resources and providers.
Assert expertise in behavioral healthcare when dealing with courts, social services, professionals, doctors, and education systems on behalf of the individual client/family.
Advocate for resources on behalf of the client and family with state, government, and private agencies.
Recognize and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.
Help others succeed by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance.
Complete all documentation and reporting requirements thoroughly and on time.
Interact positively with other members of the agency and team, including active participation in supervision activities, team meetings, and continuing education.
Regularly travel and transport clients and/or families in and around the region, and provide direct care and support as needed.
Complete a comprehensive series of job-specific training in case management and social services and maintain on-going education.
Ensure that all clients seen are treated with dignity and respect, and experience effective yet minimally restrictive case management intervention.
Meet or exceed the organization’s access standards for timely service.
Develop, implement, monitor, and/or modify treatment plans according to Medicaid and agency standards.
Meet or exceed departmental goals and expectations for productivity standards.
Ensure that each client receives the highest level and quality of services available.
Ensure that all treatments and interventions are delivered consistent with their programmatic intent and outcomes.
Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
Actively research and engage in the identification of internal and external resources and benefits which may be advantageous to the clients being served.
Ensure all clients are appropriately connected or linked to resources necessary for them to accomplish their expected treatment plans and outcomes.
Ensure regular and consistent communication/feedback with supervisors regarding the practical application of professional training, best practices, philosophies, and standards.
Develop and maintain respectful, courteous, and professional relationships with all clients and their families.
Work closely with all others involved in delivery of services to ensure that client needs are being met.
Maintain positive, effective working relationships with other staff members, volunteers, donors, vendors, and other internal resource relationships.
Develop and expand positive working relationships with current referral sources and related external partners and continue to seek out additional community services and benefits.
Uphold and ensure all activities and conduct are compliant with internal policies, as well as all relevant laws and regulations.
Model the values and the mission of the organization at all times.
Proactively seek out and engage in professional development activities.
Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to team cohesion and result in a positive, effective work team environment.