Case Manager

Centennial Mental Health Center Incorporated•Sterling, CO

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: As part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Case Manager provides services and supports to help clients function effectively as they work toward behavioral health recovery. The Case Manager helps individuals to obtain needed goods and services in their community, provides life-skills education and support as well as counseling interventions to reduce behavioral health symptoms. The Case Manager is guided by strengths-based Recovery Principles which support client autonomy and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other human services field
Ability to work well with clients presenting with complex needs
Able to identify and nurture strengths and support client rights to make independent decisions
Skills to serve culturally diverse populations
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work as a team member
Knowledge of basic computer literacy such as e-mail communication and word processing
Ability to travel within the Center’s service area or to other locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Multi-Lingual verbal and written fluency, preferred
Experience with communication tools for hearing-impaired clients (e.g., ASL, captioning technologies) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides psychoeducation and skills training to clients individually or in group setting
Provides supportive counseling and other interventions which support therapeutic goals established by the Clinician
Completes initial Brief Screen for clients seeking services at Centennial
Completes Case Management Assessments
Develops and monitors individualized case management plans
Assists clients in obtaining needed goods, services and benefits both within the agency and in the community
Oversees a caseload of clients receiving Medication-Only level of care; completing required documentation and coordinating psychiatric services with medical team
Collaborates with other Centennial service providers to engage clients in care
Facilitates team-based care meetings with other Centennial providers and community collaterals
Provides services in a variety of community settings, including client homes
Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards
Attends required agency and community meetings
Participates in regular supervision sessions
Performs other job duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous skill development to competently serve individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.