Case Manager - Mental Health Clinic

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Under the direction of a case management coordinator, the Case Manager assesses clients’ case management needs and goals, develops treatment plans with clients, refers and links clients to relevant community services and resources, and monitors service delivery and evaluates the effectiveness of services and resources. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though actual hours may vary depending on business need. The position may also involve a special schedule, including evenings and weekends, when working with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four years of relevant professional experience.
• Maintains automobile insurance meeting minimum standards, names Mojave as an additional insured/interested party, and maintains business use on the policy during employment.
• Has an automobile in good working condition to transport clients if needed.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen and background investigation in accordance with the conditional offer of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorships and sponsorship transfers are not provided.

Nice To Haves

• License as a social worker at any level, registered nurse, or counselor; license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Engages clients to assess needs and strengths, gathers information using the intake packet, and obtains releases to access records and other information relevant to continuity of care.
• Develops individualized, client-centered treatment plans based on assessments and clients’ level of functioning.
• Helps clients develop measurable goals and objectives and plans to achieve them.
• Reviews treatment plans with clients at intervals of no more than three months and updates them when objectives are completed, needs or goals change, or progress is lacking.
• Monitors service delivery and adherence to treatment plans by providers and clients.
• Documents implementation of plans using appropriate service, location, and time-interval codes.
• Records case management activities under supervision as required for clinical and billing purposes.
• Maintains electronic case files according to agency requirements and meets department productivity standards.
• Obtains medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric treatment when needed and accompanies clients when necessary.
• Maintains clients’ benefits and entitlements and coordinates transportation when necessary.
• Advocates for clients navigating access to needed services and community settings.
• Responds to messages from clients and community members in a timely manner.
• Handles client mail, applications, recertifications, and redeterminations, and reports in a timely manner.
• Completes other duties and special assignments as requested.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year, starting with the first day of employment.
• 20 or more PTO days per year, depending on position.
• 3% 401(k) contribution, even if the employee does not contribute.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time