Case Manager - BHH - Bridges Healthcare

Case Manager - BHH (Behavioral Health Home)

$21.07 - $27.08 per hour/commensurate of experience

PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW

Support activities and programming that focus on individual's recovery by increasing their overall quality of life and independence. Provide intensive skill-building and motivational support that will help identified individuals pursue goals related to health and wellness, employment, education, community integration and use of natural supports.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate recovery-focused activities to motivate consumers toward improving their quality of life.
• Assist consumers in the development of a crisis plan and advanced directives for emergency/crisis situations.
• Provide advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma.
• Network and collaborate with community resources and providers.
• Assist individuals in setting goals related to health and wellness activities.
• Completes required paper and electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating medical appointments.
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Manager and other identified providers to help individuals manage chronic illnesses.
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to supervisees.
• Perform any other department or agency related duties as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree required, with major in human services preferred.

Ability to work flexible schedule (Monday through Friday); potential availability needed for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge of behavioral health issues with an understanding of community integration strategies and techniques.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Computer literacy.

Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified.

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis.

Benefits for the positions include:

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidays

Bridges is STAR-LRP AND HRSA Approved, and some positions may be eligible for loan repayment through these programs.

Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans