CMHA Case Manager
About The Position
The Pima County Health Department is hiring a CMHA Case Manager within our Community Mental Health, and Addiction Division. This position provides coordination of care, referrals, screenings, and helps determine eligibility for individually based, medically necessary services. This role has an opportunity for systems-level advocacy, community education, and will work closely with other community service providers, including crisis services, outpatient, housing, justice system, first responders, and various community resource agencies. Ideal candidates must display strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and be attentive to detail. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING AUGUST 2028.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing AND two (2) years of professional nursing experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority AND two (2) years of experience providing social services.
- Valid driver license is required at time of application
- Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working at a behavioral health or harm reduction agency conducting case management, peer support, harm reduction, or outreach.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience with documentation of services and reporting grant deliverables.
- Experience working collaboratively with community and multi-sectoral partners displaying strong partnership building skills.
- Experience with public speaking.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough assessments of clients' medical needs, considering physical, mental, and emotional health with additional assessment considering the social determinants of health
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients' health histories and current health status
- Develops individualized care plans in collaboration with clients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
- Sets health goals and strategies to address clients' medical needs and enhance overall well-being
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate medical care and treatment
- Facilitates referrals to specialists, diagnostic services, and other healthcare resources as needed
- Advocates for clients' healthcare needs within the healthcare system and community resources
- Educates clients on preventive healthcare measures, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Connects clients with relevant resources to address social determinants impacting their health
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, assessments, and care plans
- Compiles and analyzes data for reporting and program improvement purposes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
