Case Manager​/Behavioral Health Coordinator II

Northern Light Acadia Hospital

• Starting salary is $22.75 per hour for candidates meeting minimum requirements. This is adjusted based on each individual's previous experience.

This position offers a generous financial incentive program in addition to salary and a $2,500 sign‑on bonus.

Behav Hlth Case Mgmt Program

Serving RSU 71 School Department, with some work with adults and children in the Waldo County area.

Full Time, 40 Hours per week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or has a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and at least one year of full time equivalent relevant human services experience.
• Certified as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/C provisional or full certification), or certification eligible in a reasonable amount of time.
• The applicant needs a valid vehicle operator’s license in good standing, with access to a vehicle insured with at least the minimum insurance covered by state law.

Working within a multi‑disciplinary team, provides comprehensive case management services to improve mental health, and in conjunction with the primary care provider, improve medical health to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance.

• Coordinates and facilitates access to preventative and health promotion services, mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, and care coordination services
• Meet with clients via Zoom or face to face in their home or community
• Able to build therapeutic rapport and relationships with a variety of clients and adapts communication styles to fit individual client needs
• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings with client care team
• Engages in ongoing collateral contact with natural supports and other providers in support of client's treatment plan, including, but not limited to BHH Nurse Care Managers and Peer Support staff, in a regular and professional manner
• Is proficient in identifying client safety risks, including risk factors related to suicidal behavior, aggressive behavior, substance abuse and other mental health symptoms and is able to communicate risks to BHH Leadership in a timely and efficient manner
• Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record according to system policies, including psychosocial assessments, identification of needs and resources, and development and ongoing review of individual treatment and crisis plans
• Participate in monthly group and individual supervision with a focus on education and case consultation
• Complies with standards set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding BHH required Quality Measures
• Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
• Other duties as assigned

• Adobe Acrobat
• Basic Life Support
• Electronic medical record software
• Demonstrates Adaptability:
  Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
  Exhibits a high level of self‑awareness, self‑management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Develops Self and Others:
  Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self‑development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses,…