Care Manager; Union -Reopened

Job Details

• Position: Care Manager (Union)
• Position code: 26-21
• Location: All Sites
• Work hours: 40 HRS/WK
• Compensation Range: $24.41/hr-$31.43/hr (Annual: $50,768.19-$65,380.60)
• Position Dates: ASAP
• Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

This position is responsible for all functions of case management including advocacy, coordination assessment, linking, and monitoring of services for an assigned caseload of individuals with a primary diagnosis of developmental disability or mental illness. Settings include the CMH office, home, and/or the community.

• Gather and review information such as medical, psychological, and social history contributing to the individual’s situation. Evaluate this information to determine the individual’s needs and capabilities toward a least restrictive environment and/or services.
• Initiate and coordinate professional assessments, present assessment/treatment data as authorized, and collaborate with other agencies, courts, and caretakers.
• Complete the person‑centered plan of service and periodic review of progress, ensuring that preferences of the individual are reflected. Make direct/indirect contacts, develop short‑ and long‑term goals, and ensure implementation and monitoring of the plan in residential, employment, school, and other settings.
• Serve as primary advocate and liaison with families, guardians, caretakers, and agencies involved in their service network.
• Provide consultation, referral, and in‑services to staff, caretakers, families, and other agencies as needed.
• Assist with placement planning, complete required forms, and coordinate residential treatment plans. Visit homes to monitor progress when necessary.
• Provide community outreach to individuals with a history of hospital recidivism to prevent crisis situations.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call, crisis intervention during the workday, and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in evidence‑based practices such as DBT, IDDT, FPE, IPS, etc.
• Provide care management services to veterans and their families.
• Complete OBRA assessments and provide OBRA coordination as directed.
• Assist with grant requirements and coordinate Integrated Health Care needs.
• Coordinate and link external services for CCBHC Care Managers.
• Perform initial intakes as assigned and any other duties as assigned.

• Children’s Care Manager: Link and coordinate services (e.g., school, probation, DHHS); provide family psychoeducation; participate in the BTC committee; work with populations 0‑21 years with SED or IDD diagnoses.
• Adult Care Manager: Link and coordinate services (e.g., SS, probation, DHHS, MRS, jail services); provide family psychoeducation; participate in BTC committee.
• Behavioralist Care Manager: Link and coordinate services; provide behavioral intervention support to residential home system; complete behavioral assessments, FBA, and behavioral plan; set up data collection methods; provide summaries to providers and BTC.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Field (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Preferred licensure: RN, LLBSW, LBSW, LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC, LPC, or SST licensure for Medicaid. Care Manager-Behavioralist requires BCaBA.
• Qualify as QMHP, QIDP, or CMHP as appropriate for the population served.
• Candidate must be a veteran or have served in active military and be discharged non‑dishonorably when working with veterans.
• For work with children, require 40 hours of Children’s training per calendar year and be a CAFAS rater.
• Minimum of three years of experience with examination, evaluation, and treatment of SED children and families.
• Substance license preferred; staff encouraged to pursue MCBAP development plan.

• Initiative, organization, and reasoning: self‑starter, problem‑solver, efficient time management, adherence to policies, positive influence, and sound decision making.
• Ethics and teamwork: treat all with dignity, demonstrate morals, accept responsibility, work collaboratively, and acknowledge teammates’ value.
• Emotional intelligence: constructive communication, respectful interactions, and cost consciousness.