Clinical Care Manager - Post Transition (Collar Counties)

Kenneth Young Center • Arlington Heights, IL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Care Manager - Post Transition (Collar Counties) Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities. Ken­neth Young Cen­ter offers a robust ben­e­fit pack­age that is high­ly com­pet­i­tive to the mar­ket and offers all full-time employ­ees the following: 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS) Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover) Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­er­age for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS) Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit) Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) To fur­ther pro­mote an active and healthy work/ life bal­ance, KYC also offers a gen­er­ous amount of paid time off and staff holidays. 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority) 8 Paid Orga­ni­­­zation-Wide Hol­i­days 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually Job Scope : The Post Transition Clinical Care Manager provides direct-service and clinical oversight to Colbert and Williams class members that have transitioned out of nursing facilities. Provide care coordination and clinical community-based interventions for mental health and/or physical health needs. Create comprehensive wraparound service plans and coordinate and monitor services. The Post Transition CCM will focus on one of two areas: KYC Team Services, or Collar Counties The CCM-Post Transition for Collar Counties will carry a caseload of Colbert and Williams Class Members who primarily do not have primary mental health services with KYC, and reside in the Collar Counties (Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane) and may include Northern Cook County based on caseload needs. The CCM will work collaboratively to coordinate services with providers serving assigned class members. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients’ needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related discipline preferred. Will accept bachelor’s degree with approval from State of Illinois for Skilled provider per grant position requirements.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Mental Health Provider (MHP) under Illinois Rule 132/140
• Applicant must have a valid IL Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and daily access to a reliable well-maintained vehicle
• Computer and smartphone proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet skills, text messaging and electronic health record.
• Knowledge and ability to learn and effectively utilize electronic internal collaboration and communication tools (ex. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working with adults with serious mental illness and experience working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, nursing facility, hospital, community settings

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with Class Members in the community in the KYC service area around the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, primarily focusing on Collar Counties of Lake, McHenry, DuPage, and Kane.
• Oversee and coordinate to ensure quality and access to all recommended services for Colbert and Williams Class Members that have transitioned out of nursing facilities and are assigned to non-KYC service providers.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Care Managers throughout the discharge planning process for Class Members in the pre-transition stage to ensure continuity of care after nursing home discharge
• Take initiative and be accountable for and manage all aspects of post-transition, including being able to navigate changes at the system or individual level and advocate for Class Members and resolve conflicts.
• Review transition plan to ensure all aspects are being implemented
• Provide comprehensive, integrated service plans and connect to services to help clients improve, regain, and develop skills needed for daily life focused on community mobility and integration, cognitive processes, support with engagement in IADLs/ADLs, hygiene and self-care, sensory processing, safety with transfers, fall prevention, and adaptive equipment to increase safety and independence
• Create comprehensive wraparound service plans for class members, using input from Class Members, SMHRF/NF staff, family and guardians while focusing on a Class Members needs, desires, and preferences that integrates all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, spiritual, community-integration, and housing needs
• Communicate clearly with the Colbert/Williams interdisciplinary transition team, assigned ACT/CST mental health treatment team or other service providers, Class Member and family/primary supports, and various treatment providers to ensure working together on service goals
• Provide post-transition monitoring to Class Members for 18 months and meet minimum in-person visit schedule to ensure all services are being accessed and delivered
• Provide pre-transition services and carry caseload of pre-transition class members up to 25%, as needed based on program needs
• Identify and complete written reports to IDHS on reportable incidents involving Class Members post-transition within timeframe
• Participate in weekly team meetings in order to coordinate and support post-transition efforts
• Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
• Participate in orientations, all staff trainings, and training and development seminars
• Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate closely with Supervisor of Clinical Care Services

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS)
• Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover)
• Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­er­age for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority)
• 8 Paid Orga­ni­­­zation-Wide Hol­i­days
• 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually

What This Job Offers

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