Case Manager MHP- CRSS- Community Support Team, Elgin, IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional (MHP) Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) Community Support Team who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What will you be doing?

The CST Recovery Support Specialist is an experienced consumer of mental health services who is familiar with and supports the concepts of empowerment and recovery. The Recovery Support Specialist will serve as a role model and as such needs to maintain his/her recovery plan. The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of peer support services, including consumer-run programming that focuses on self-help, peer support, symptom education, advocacy, and consumer-run activities.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

Attend to scheduled work hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs, as assigned by Program Manager or Director.

Respond to calls from shift start to shift end.

Respond to calls upon being dispatched

Act as primary to triage/delegate and absorb first calls

Responsible to provide independent program coverage when scheduled.

Provide effective individual crisis counseling

Consult with family members, case manager etc.

Use intervention tactics to reduce symptomology

Provide effective telephone counseling service

Complete and sign required documentation on a timely basisCST billing within the next 2 shifts, AND prior to program billing deadlines CST log to supervisor(s) at the end of each shift

Attend clinical supervision a minimum of once per month, and additionally as assigned.

Attend and positively contribute to mandatory weekly CST meetings and be a positive contributor.

Acquire and maintain certification in First Aid, Adult CPR, non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), Medication Training, IM+CANS.Through a team approach provides direct services to individuals assigned to the CST, at least 70% off-site during times and locations most convenient to the client, in accordance with the individual’s service plan and complete all required documentation according to standards of Rule 132, payers, and accreditation bodies.

Provide Direct Service for clients 70% of work hours

Ensure that care provided integrates all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, & housing needs.

Must meet monthly minimum predetermined productivity standards.

Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules.

Complete all necessary assessments including the Intake, IMCANS, LOCUS, HRA, consents, and required documentation including billing notes in accordance with Rule 132 standards.

Develops and implements crisis plans and treatment plans outlining treatment goals and interventions in collaboration with the client, CST, other providers, and other parties as identified by the client, following the standards of Rule 132, payers, and accreditation bodies.

Conduct, and/or participate in, treatment planning meetings.

Develop, review and revise IP and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted

Complete assessment tools and necessary paperwork (Intake, LOCUS, IMCANS, HRA, consents, client rights, privacy practices, etc. per program procedure)
Provide direct implementation of Individual Treatment Plan for CST clients.

Provide direct CST services that promote the…