Waiver Case Manager-Hennepin County

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a caseload of individuals who are diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions throughout the respective County.
• Visit clients at least once a month and twice annually in accordance with waiver-specific rules.
• Collapse and coordinate client intake and discharges, within set parameters and timelines.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as physicians, mental health providers, and other teams as needed to develop and update plans for each client.
• Ensure financial authorizations and provider contracts are in place.
• Ensure services are documented in individual records so information is readily available, results of services can be determined, and record-keeping standards are met.
• Access available community and housing resources so that necessary and relevant resources match an individual’s needs and preferences.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention so individuals receive the assistance they need to be safe in their home and community.

Required Qualification and Experience

• The Waiver Case Manager shall be qualified under Minnesota law as follows:
• Be a graduate from an accredited four-year college with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field. OR
• Be a graduate from an accredited four-year college with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker/case manager/care coordinator in a public or private social service agency.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro Area, for applicable mileage reimbursements, with a current driver’s license, clean record, and personal vehicle with insurance; and able to transport clients in that vehicle.
• Must not be actively receiving services from Residential Transitions Inc. and must not have received services within the last two years.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Master's degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Experience providing direct services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Experience with case management and commitment proceedings.

Benefits Of Working At RTI

• Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure: up to 120–208 hours annually depending on years of service.
• On-Demand Pay: Access your earned pay anytime.
• Paid Holidays: 7 company-paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional Growth: CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow within RTI.

Compensation

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Type

Full-Time

Location

Hennepin County, MN

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Employees in this role must be able to: Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, and perform crisis prevention/intervention techniques.
• Use hands for writing, typing, and data entry.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally exert physical effort during duties.
• Maintain vision and hearing necessary for reading charts, operating office equipment, using a computer, and driving a vehicle.