Older Adult Services Mental Health Case Manager

Johnson County Kansas•Mission, KS

7d•$26 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Case Manager for older adults on the Older Adult Team. This position works with adults ages 65+ with severe mental illness. This team utilizes principles of Strengths-Based Case Management, providing a range of mental health services in both the community and office-based settings with adults experiencing a severe mental illness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Reference/background screening

Nice To Haves

One year of related work experience

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.