Case Manager (00046)

Axis Health System•Cortez, CO

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager participates as a member of the Jail Based program team to intensively support patients by initiating services while incarcerated and to continue services into the community. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services designed to assist and support an individual diagnosed with or being assessed for a mental health disorder, 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 a health or human service-related field.
Minimum of 1 year in a health or human services setting.
Knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
Organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
Demonstrate the 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years case management experience.
CAT or CAS certification.

Responsibilities

Initiate services while incarcerated and continue services into the community.
Assist and support individuals diagnosed with or being assessed for a mental health disorder.
Help individuals gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
Provide care coordination and care transition services.
Travel between Axis locations.
Engage in occasional statewide and domestic travel, depending on the position.
Take on additional duties when necessary.