Case Manager - Forensics/JBBHS

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

11d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a full-time Case Manager for its Jail Based Behavioral Health Services team at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. The role provides case management and therapeutic support to people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, helping them establish goals that support recovery and meet justice-system requirements. The Case Manager works as part of a collaborative, supportive, strengths-based team and should be empathetic, nonjudgmental, adaptable, and able to build rapport with diverse populations while navigating complex situations. The position is fully onsite and scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It is 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) with benefits. The starting wage is $21.46–$32.19 per hour, based on experience and company equity, and is paid biweekly. Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination and provide negative TB test results before their first day of hire. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another related human services field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus at least one year of behavioral health experience.
Demonstrated interest in the behavioral health field.
Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
Knowledge of community resources.
Basic understanding of and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
Effective organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination and provide negative TB test results before the first day of hire, unless an exemption is requested.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Serve as payee for clients who need assistance managing their finances.
Help clients meet basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care; assist with applications for income, medical, housing, and other eligible benefits.
Arrange transportation to support clients’ access to needed services and community resources.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial services intended to improve or maintain clients’ ability to function effectively.
Help clients evaluate their strengths and symptoms, set their own goals, and plan appropriate services.
Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills, including medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, transportation, and use of community services.
Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure activities, including age-appropriate opportunities.
Help clients find and use suitable employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments when appropriate.
Provide support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who interact with clients.
Identify and use natural support systems, such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations, to encourage engagement with treatment programs.
Contact eligible clients and inform and educate them about available community services.

Benefits

Medical insurance (Kaiser).
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment.
Accrued vacation pay of up to 12 days per year.
Accrued sick pay of up to 12 days per year.
Two floating holidays, prorated based on full-time equivalency.
Eleven designated company holidays; employees scheduled to work on a holiday receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary term life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.