Clinical Case Manager I/II - Residential - Acoma

Mental Health Center of Denver • Denver, CO

36d • $29

About The Position

Provides comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain each mental health consumer's abilities to function in the community. Assesses, monitors, and follows up with consumer'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 of insurance reimbursed).

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.
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

Responsibilities

• Assist caseload 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 persons for whom establishment of a protective payee-ship is necessary and arrange this assistance.
• Ensure persons assigned have access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation, or if necessary, transporting a person served in their personal vehicle (business insurance on vehicle reimbursed by WellPower).
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services that include a continuum of high and low intensity services designed to improve or maintain person's abilities to function in normal social roles. These will include, but not limited to, services which:
• Identify strengths and symptoms with an individual in an effort to help facilitate setting goals and connecting to appropriate resources.
• Educate and empower progress in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services;
• Help persons on the caseload 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;
• Support individuals in finding and connecting to appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate;
• Assist in locating a rehabilitative or supportive housing arrangement. The choices should be broad enough to allow each person served and opportunity to live in an atmosphere offering the degree of support necessary, while also providing incentives and encouragement for an individual 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 persons served, in order to maximize support and reduce stigma;
• Identify and work with potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations.
• Make full utilization of support systems in order to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching-available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• 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