Case Manager - Mental Health Clinic

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

5d • $22 - $26

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 community services and resources identified in the plans, and monitors service delivery and evaluates the effectiveness of resource and service provisions. The position serves clients of a mental health clinic and may involve accompanying clients to obtain medical, psychotherapeutic, or psychiatric treatment and transporting clients when needed.

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 a.m. to 5 p.m.; actual hours may vary according to business needs, and work with clients may require evenings or weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four years of relevant professional experience.
• Maintain auto insurance meeting minimum standards, name Mojave as an additional insured/interested party, and maintain business-use coverage during employment.
• Have an automobile in good working condition to transport clients if needed.
• Hold a current and valid driver’s license.
• Pass a drug screen and background investigation as part of the conditional offer of employment.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorships and sponsorship transfers are not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as a social worker at any level, registered nurse, or counselor is preferred; any license held must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients to assess their needs and strengths; gather information using the intake packet and obtain releases to access records and other information relevant to continuity of care.
• Develop individualized, client-centered treatment plans based on assessments and clients’ levels of functioning.
• Help clients establish measurable goals and objectives and develop plans to achieve and implement them.
• Review treatment plans with clients at intervals of no more than three months and update them when objectives are completed, needs or goals change, or progress is lacking.
• Monitor service delivery and providers’ and clients’ adherence to treatment plans.
• Document plan implementation using appropriate service, location, and time-interval codes; record case-management activities under supervision as required for clinical and billing purposes.
• Maintain electronic case files in the manner prescribed by the agency.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Obtain medical, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric treatment for clients when needed and accompany them when necessary.
• Help clients maintain benefits and entitlements and coordinate transportation when necessary.
• Advocate for clients as they navigate access to needed services and community settings.
• Respond promptly to communications from clients and community members.
• Handle client mail, applications, recertifications, redeterminations, and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete other duties and special assignments as requested.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year, beginning on 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
• Career Level: Mid Level