ACT - Case Manager - Horizons - FT Days

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Horizons Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

Job position summary:

Provides intensive, goal directed services to support individuals who have a mental health crisis and substance use problems result in the need for crisis stabilization. The team works closely with all Horizons clinical and community partners to provide services at a higher level of intensity or frequency with the goal of community tenure by the consumer.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday premium pay
Shift and weekend differential pay
401k with a 6% employer match
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

ACT - Case Manager - Horizons - FT Days

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Provides person-centered case management utilizing identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being
Provide crisis stabilization services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community or while they are in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Conducts trauma-informed risk assessments as needed with the guidance of a Qualified Mental Health Professional to address safety concerns
Utilizes deescalating skills in intense situations
Collaborates with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians and other treatment providers regularly until the crisis episode is complete
Supports consumers in achieving treatment goals, coordinate with collateral contacts, medication education, crisis management, prompt client to complete daily living activities, monitor client one to one for safety or as needed
Participates in care coordination services with providers to request and arrange services; coordinate and monitor services rendered.
Create and initiate plans to ensure clients attend mental health appointments
Work towards successful reintegration of consumers back into their home, community, school and outpatient/community mental health services
Schedule may include some night and weekend shifts base on community crisis needs and in coordination with direct manager/director
Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner as defined by the agency.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes x No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, or some related field
Associate's degree with an additional 2 or more years' experience working with educating and teaching clients about self-care, improving daily living activities
Total combined years of schooling and experience (working with educating and teaching clients about self-care, improving daily living activities) to equal 4 or more years

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

CPST Case Management training, KHS training, pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
Completion of Adult Case Management training within 60 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a dependable vehicle if position requires driving.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Special Education (with specialized training in human development and family dynamics).
Three to five years’ professional experience in mental health services, crisis response, or a related field.
Two years or more of experience working with educating and teaching clients about self-care, improving daily living activities.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with community mental health services.
Strong organizational skills
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.

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