Clinical Case Manager I/II - Competency Diversion Navigator

WellPower • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. Our Guiding Principles: Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve. Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship. Position Summary: Clinical Case Managers provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain each person we serve’s abilities to function in the community. Assesses, monitors, and follows up with person we serve’s ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery. Responsible for all clinical documentation of consumer interaction. As a Clinical Case Manager you will be providing transportation the people we serve in your vehicle (additional cost for insurance reimbursed).

Requirements

• Must have a qualifying misdemeanor/felony, past incompetency finding, current screening indicating likely incompetency, and DA consent.
• Individuals must agree to engage in the program.
• Must have valid Colorado Driver’s license, safe and dependable vehicle, and a recent clean driving record.
• Ability to transport the people we serve in your vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and carry Business Use coverage on your auto policy (additional cost is reimbursed).
• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM-V and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may be required.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, maintain confidentiality, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
• Must appreciate people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.
• Must have a clear understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality, personal boundaries and be self-assured in a variety of situations.
• Have the ability to navigate crisis situations, de-escalate and remain calm.
• Bachelor (CM I) or Master (CM II) Degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree.
• One year experience in mental health or human services preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic, with a positive and creative attitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services.
• Assess, monitor, and follow up with individuals' ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery.
• Responsible for all clinical documentation of consumer interaction.
• Provide transportation to individuals served in your vehicle.
• Divert individuals likely incompetent to proceed from the criminal justice system into care coordination.
• Develop a care plan with ROI for WellPower within 30 days of referral.
• Serve as the main point of contact for individuals on caseloads.
• Assist clients with accessing food, shelter, clothing, personal safety, healthcare, and public benefits.
• Coordinate applications for income and housing.
• Arrange protective payeeships as needed.
• Attend court with clients (including Competency Docket & Outreach Court).
• Coordinate and provide transportation for legal system support.
• Maintain jail clearance and Securus access.
• Track referrals.
• Conduct weekly outreach in jails, shelters, hospitals, and the community.
• Meet clients at jail releases and inpatient facilities.
• Educate eligible individuals on available services.
• Support daily living skills (budgeting, hygiene, medication use, etc.).
• Assist with employment referrals and housing placement.
• Encourage meaningful social and recreational activity.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings.
• Coordinate with legal, clinical, and housing partners.
• Provide support and education to families, landlords, and other community stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursed with business-use insurance.
• Language Differential - $1hr - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL
• Robust Benefits (for complete overview visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree