Case Manager - Assertive Community Treatment/ACT

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery • Aurora, CO

6d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a full-time Case Manager and make a difference in the lives of adults diagnosed with serious mental illness. ACT is a team-based treatment approach aimed at helping individuals live successfully in their community and supporting their recovery. Our interdisciplinary team provides a wide range of services, from peer support to medication management, directly within the client's environment. As the ACT Case Manager, you will have direct client contact, coordinate care, manage SSI/SSA payee funds and serve as an essential resource for clients and the team. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to guide clients through the process of acquiring services and scheduling appointments. This is an opportunity to grow your clinical career while positively impacting our clients' lives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree. Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Required Vaccination and TB Test. AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
• Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.
• Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.
• Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.
• Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with clients, to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.
• Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available services in the community.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level