Case Manager - Behavioral Health

About this position

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a Case Manager in Kona, Hawaiʻi to support adults experiencing mental health challenges through community-based services. This full-time position focuses on helping individuals build stability, strengthen independence, and connect with behavioral health, housing, medical, and community resources that support their recovery goals.

As a Behavioral Health Case Manager, you'll build meaningful relationships while helping individuals navigate their recovery journey with compassion and respect. Working independently in the community and alongside a supportive behavioral health team, you'll make a meaningful difference every day by empowering people to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Care Coordination: Assess client needs, develop individualized service plans, and coordinate behavioral health, medical, housing, and community resources.
• Client Advocacy: Support individuals in accessing benefits, services, and community-based supports that promote stability and independence.
• Housing Stability: Help individuals maintain housing, strengthen independent living skills, and connect with community resources that support long‑term success.
• Recovery-Oriented Support: Promote recovery using person‑centered, strength‑based, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Community
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with healthcare providers, families, landlords, and community organizations to support client goals.
• Crisis Response: Respond appropriately to client crises and coordinate support services in accordance with agency policies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete timely assessments, service plans, progress notes, and required documentation in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in supervision, case reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure quality, recovery-focused services.

Case Manager Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related behavioral health field.
• Preferred: One and a half (1.5) years or more of case management, human services, behavioral health, or mental health experience; experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and/or co‑occurring challenges is a plus.
• Skills
  :
  Strong communication, organization, documentation, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
• Certifications: Current TB clearance, CPR, and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Fit for the Role: Comfortable supporting adults with mental health challenges in community-based settings while promoting recovery, stability, and independence.

Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and safety inspection.
• Ability to travel throughout Hawaiʻi Island for client visits, appointments, meetings, and community-based services.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and respond appropriately to emergencies as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program and client needs.

Benefits of Joining MHK

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Why Choose Mental Health Kokua?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in "
Opportunities to Begin Again." Every day, our team helps individuals build stability, strengthen recovery, and develop meaningful connections within their communities.

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

FT 40hrs

$24 - $27

Hourly Wage