Case Manager - Mobile Crisis Intervention

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Wenatchee, WA
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $23.32 - $28.62 Hourly
• Travel Percentage:
  Up to 50%

The Case Manager for Mobile Crisis Intervention provides case management, stabilization, and resolution services to individuals presenting with acute mental health distress and facilitates clinical continuity for emergency services and other clinical services as needed. Immediate crisis services may be provided in the office or in a community-based location, regardless of the program to which the individual is assigned.

Three 13‑hour shifts per week, including two day shifts (7 am‑9 pm) and one overnight shift (7 pm‑9 am).

• Provides case management and therapeutic services, including education, linkage and referrals to individuals who meet RSN access to care criteria.
• Assists with engagement in mental health services and provides assistance in securing Medicaid, if indicated.
• Staffs the Chelan Douglas Crisis Line during office hours.
• Completes progress notes and other required documentation within the required time frames.
• Supports implementation of the treatment plan focusing on client strengths and risk factors, including evidence-based approaches.
• Provides services to achieve the goals identified on the treatment plan:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Assisting with applying for benefits
  • Assisting with activities of daily living and psychosocial support
  • Service coordination with other providers, including health care professionals and providing linkage to community resources
  • Transportation to appointments or meetings with service providers
  • Obtaining housing or assisting with housing retention
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources, coordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources as appropriate.
• Assists clients in linking with critical community and therapeutic-based services to facilitate and sustain recovery.
• Follows agency policies regarding confidentiality and other consumer rights.
• Participates in supervision and staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, group supervision and other meetings as required.
• Attends court hearings as indicated and testifies on behalf of individuals served if necessary.
• Supports cases assigned to hospital liaison.

Job Requirements: These requirements are necessary for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet all of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations), shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements: Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.

Non
- Physical Requirements:

• Associate's degree in behavioral science or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 2 years of experience providing clinical treatment services.
• 1 year of experience in the treatment of seriously disturbed children, adults, and their families.

• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration with the WA Dept. of Health.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State.
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider.

• Knowledge and skills to work with chronically mentally ill population.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge and experience working with older adults.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Strong family and individual clinical case management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, works independently and as a team member.
• Professional representation of the agency within the community.
• Culturally competent in delivering services to individuals from distinct backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and effective written communication.
• Data management skills.
• Flexible hours, including…