Case Manager- Jail Based (S0228)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager participates as a member of the Jail-based program to provide intensive case management support to patients by initiating services while incarcerated and to transition services into the community. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services inside detention facilities designed to assist and support individuals diagnosed with or being assessed for a mental health or substance use disorders, to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services, as well as provide care coordination and care transition services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions.
Previous experience with substance abuse and mental health related case management and treatment.
Knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
Organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to be self-directed.
Ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System' insurance agency.
Occasional travel required.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Annual Flu immunization.
Annual TB screening.
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One-year or more human service-related experience preferred.
Preferred education described above.
Preferred experience described above.

Responsibilities

Initiate services while incarcerated and transition services into the community.
Provide intensive case management support to patients.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Assist and support individuals diagnosed with or being assessed for mental health or substance use disorders.
Help patients gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
Provide care coordination and care transition services.