Clinical Case Manager I/II - Housing - Olmstead

Mental Health Center of Denver • Denver, CO

44d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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). Location: 4455 E 12th Ave

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have valid Colorado Driver's license 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)
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive a vehicle, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines. Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in mental health or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help people we serve in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general medical and dental care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
• Identify people we serve for whom establishment of a protective payee-ship is necessary and arrange this assistance.
• Ensure people we serve access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation, or if necessary, by taking the people we serve to the service in personal vehicle
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services that include and continuum of high and low intensity services designed to improve or maintain people we serve' abilities to function in normal social roles. These will include, but not be limited to, services which:
• Help people we serve evaluate both their strengths and symptoms, and facilitate in people we serve setting their own goals, and plan for appropriate services;
• Guide and instruct people we serve in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services;
• Help people we serve develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities to provide a sense of participation and personal worth, including opportunities for age appropriate, culturally appropriate daytime and evening activities.
• Help people we serve find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate;
• Assist people we serve who need special living arrangements in locating a rehabilitative or supportive housing arrangement. The choices should be broad enough to allow each consumer and opportunity to live in an atmosphere offering the degree of support necessary, while also providing incentives and encouragement for people we serve to assume increasing responsibilities for their lives.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with people we serve, in order to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community;
• Identify and work with potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations.
• Make full utilization of the consumer's support systems in order to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to program eligible people we serve, inform them of and educate them about available services at Wellpower and in the community.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching-available at just 30 hours per week.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services