Evergreen Treatment Services-posted 2 months ago
$72,500 - $74,500/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Seattle, WA
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

The Vital Case Manager role is part of the Integrated Care team that supports ETS' mission through outreach, engagement and intensive case management and care coordination services to adults experiencing behavioral health challenges who have been repeatedly incarcerated and not effectively engaged in needed services. This role makes a critical difference at ETS by developing trusting relationships within which clients may explore their needs and goals and receive ongoing support to engage in services that will help improve their stability and quality of life. Client-centered services are provided from a harm reduction perspective utilizing motivational interviewing skills. The case manager must develop collaborative relationships with staff of other agencies providing services to this population to effectively coordinate care. The nature of this position is extremely independent, requiring creative thinking, multitasking, time management and organizational skills, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness.
  • Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.
  • Provide outreach, engagement, intensive case management and care coordination services for assigned clients.
  • Meet clients where they are, either on the streets or at other service facilities (including jails and hospitals), to explain offered services and establish a working relationship.
  • Develop rapport and a trusting relationship with clients through respectful outreach and client-centered engagement practices.
  • Develop and implement, in collaboration with the client, an Individualized Service Plan which addresses the client's stated needs and priorities.
  • Assist clients in obtaining housing and maintaining housing stability.
  • Assist clients with establishing and maintaining primary medical care and addressing chronic health conditions.
  • Assess nature and severity of clients' substance use issues and match clinical interventions to each individual's stage of change.
  • Address clients' needs for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services and facilitate engagement in appropriate supportive services.
  • Assist clients in achieving financial stability through access to entitlement programs, protective payee ships, educational and vocational programs, and employment opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Vital partners including Harborview Medical Center, Department of Public Defense, King County and City of Seattle Prosecutor's office.
  • Provide advocacy and support for participants within the criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication.
  • Provide services consistent with ETS/REACH program policies and procedures.
  • Advocate for the client with a wide variety of other service providers.
  • Assist with accessing the services needed by setting up and attending appointments with clients to provide continuity of care.
  • Identify gaps and barriers in available community resources and advocate for systemic changes.
  • Attend REACH and Vital weekly team meetings and other required meetings and trainings.
  • Utilize clinical supervision, psychiatric consultation and peer support for exploring clinical intervention strategies, countertransference, resource development, self-care and burnout prevention.
  • Develop and maintain client files for assigned caseload according to Agency, contract and state requirements.
  • Local travel on behalf of the Agency is a job requirement.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, undergraduate degree preferred.
  • Academic training in the social service field and in chemical dependency and mental health treatment are desired.
  • SUDP/SUDPT and MSW's highly desirable.
  • Understand racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and daily activities and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues.
  • Dependable, able to work under pressure; receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret general business correspondence, policies and procedures, referral information, financial documentation and applicable government regulations.
  • Ability to write case file notes, uncomplicated reports, instructions and procedures.
  • Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from participants, staff, collaborative partners and the general public.
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply business arithmetic skills accurately and rapidly.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization may be limited.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/ written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions.
  • Knowledge of harm reduction principles.
  • Experience in case management or social services.
  • Competitive salary range of $72,500-$74,500.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.
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