Clinical Case Manager I/II - Competency Diversion Navigator

Position Summary

Clinical Case Managers provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain each person we serve’s abilities to function in the community. They assess, monitor, and follow up with the person's ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery. Responsible for all clinical documentation of consumer interaction.

Work Environment

Field-based role with regular visits to jails, courts, hospitals, and client residences. Transportation required (mileage reimbursed with business-use insurance).

Transportation required (mileage reimbursed with business-use insurance). Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• CM I - $30.12/hr. - $62,650 annually (Bachelors Degree)
• CMII -$31.25/hr. - $65,000 annually (Master’s Degree)

Language Differential - $1hr - $2.50/hr for bilingual proficiency in Spanish & ASL

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Job Duties & Functions

Goal: Divert individuals likely incompetent to proceed from the criminal justice system into care coordination.

Eligibility: Must have a qualifying misdemeanor/felony, past incompetency finding, current screening indicating likely incompetency, and DA consent.

Referrals: Accepted from Diversion List, defense/DA, jail behavioral health, or court. Voluntary Participation: Individuals must agree to engage in the program.

Process: Referrals go to the BRIDGES Wraparound Care Team. Within 30 days, BRIDGES develops a care plan with ROI for WellPower. Outcome: Upon successful completion, related charges are dismissed/sealed by the DA.

HITT and CTT Overview

People we serve meet with a multidisciplinary team as they work towards wellbeing. Team = case managers, nurse practitioners and/or psychiatrists, nurses, and others as needed to support an individual’s needs. Case managers are the main point of contact for the people on their caseloads. At this level of care, case managers are primarily community based so that they can help people we serve attend to their needs in their natural environments. Case managers transport the people on their caseloads to various locations/agencies as part of linkage to community resources.

Requirements & Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
• Bachelor (CM I) or Master (CM II) Degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree.

• EXPERIENCE:
• One year experience in mental health or human services preferred.

• Must have valid Colorado Driver’s license and a recent clean driving record.
• Ability to transport the people we serve in your vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and carry Business Use coverage on your auto policy (additional cost is reimbursed).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive a vehicle, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

Population Served

Justice-involved adults with behavioral health needs, including individuals found incompetent to proceed or eligible for diversion services.

Skills

• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with the DSM-V and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may be required.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, maintain confidentiality, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
• Must appreciate people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.
• Must have a clear understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality, personal boundaries and be self-assured in a variety of situations.
• Have the ability to navigate crisis situations, de-escalate and remain calm.
• Someone who is energetic, with a positive and creative attitude is necessary.

Additional Information

Perks: Commuter benefits, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and more.

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WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/