Case Manager - Homeless Outreach Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of mental health, health or other appropriate Human Services related discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than above disciplines shall have a minimum of two years of experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting.
• A High School Degree or GED plus life experience also accepted in lieu of BA.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services implementing strengths-based, person centered services
• Provide outreach, engagement, case management and skill-building services
• Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports
• Promote the integration of physical and mental health
• Provide 24/7 support to those served by the program through an on call rotation
• Aid individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs
• Complete all required documentation in clinical files and in HIS in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations
• Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings
• Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to the direct service
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director

Special Skills

• Ability to assess general clinical status as well as interpret clinical charts when available
• Ability to identify clinical crisis that may require emergency intervention
• Ability to complete a bio-psychosocial interview
• Ability to engage with individuals
• Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports
• Ability to educate individuals regarding mental illness and other functional impairments
• Ability to discuss substance abuse/dependence issues as well as educate individuals on these issues
• Follow “safe driving” habits as identified by Motor Vehicle report
• Have awareness of clinical resources available and means required to obtain them
• Ability to assist individuals in creating a crisis plan with that utilizes all community 24 hour services
• Ability to educate individuals on how to follow a crisis plan
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Reports to

• Program Director - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Benefits

• Full paid medical coverage for eligible staff
• Generous 401(k) match
• Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time

EEO/AA

• MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.