Case Manager

Columbia River Mental Health Services•Vancouver, WA

2h•$24 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia River Mental Health Services (CRMHS) is a growing not-for-profit provider of comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services in southwest Washington, serving children, adults, and families. With a history dating back to 1942 and 200 employees, CRMHS is dedicated to transforming lives through its mission. The organization offers excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a career development allowance with paid time off for educational pursuits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
Approximately 1-2 years of experience in the social service field with mental illness or chemical dependency preferred.
Must be either COVID-19 vaccinated or have a medical/religious exemption.
If extended an offer of employment, candidate must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption to complete the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with each client to develop a unique treatment plan based on the individual’s recovery goals, addressing domains such as mental health, alcohol/drug issues, activities of daily living, work/school, family/natural support, income/finances, social/friends/fun, legal, medical and dental, housing/shelter, cultural/spiritual, and others.
Teach and support skills to improve living, coping, symptom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Collaborate and coordinate care with other treatment providers and help connect clients with legal, court, and community resources.
Provide assistance with crises and help with the development of crisis plans before the need arises.
Help clients connect to community health care providers and assist with medical and dental appointments.
Offer education about mental illness and treatment to clients, family members, and other significant members of the client’s support system.
Provide support and encouragement in clients' ability to work, go to school, develop friendships, and extend their social network.
Advocate for client’s rights and fair treatment in all areas of life.
Maintain all required paperwork/charting requirements as established by agency contracts.
Achieve and maintain agency standard productivity requirements.
Support agency mission, goals, and objectives.
Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Use personal vehicle and driving is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.