Adult Care Coordinator /Case Manager - Behavioral Health Home

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community action agency as an Adult Care Coordinator to support individuals in achieving better health outcomes through integrated care. This full-time position demands experience in behavioral health and a commitment to improving community well-being. The Opportunity Alliance offers a dedicated environment with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Generous paid time off accrual

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options

403(b) retirement match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year experience in adult behavioral health is required.
• MHRT-C certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work directly with adults with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination for behavioral health clients.
• Conduct services in various settings including client's homes.
• Participate in program initiatives and team meetings.

Skills

Behavioral Health Support

Case Management

Data Collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Mental Health or related field

Job description

Adult Care Coordinator /Case Manager - Behavioral Health Home page is loaded

Adult Care Coordinator /Case Manager - Behavioral Health Home

Apply locations South Portland, ME time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR100547

Adult Care Coordinator

(Case Manager)

Behavioral Health Home program

Pay rate: starting at $24.00/hour

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Care Coordinator / Case manager to join our Behavioral Health Home team.

This Adult Care Coordinator/ Case Manager position is a community case worker that provides direct service for our adult Behavioral Health Home (BHH). This position contributes to program outcomes through the provision of care coordination for BHH members supporting a recovery oriented, integrated health service that strives to improve health outcomes, cost effectiveness, and enhanced consumer engagement.

The Care Coordinator is a direct service staff position for the Behavioral Health Home. This position contributes to program outcomes through the provision of care coordination for BHH members supporting a recovery oriented, integrated health service that strives to improve health outcomes, cost effectiveness, and enhanced consumer engagement.Work is conducted at members’ homes, at providers’ offices, at TOA locations and in other community settings. Care Coordinators will collect data, participate in program initiatives, attend team meetings, supervision and work groups, coordinate service teams for each member, use information to improve health outcomes and complete documentation in a timely fashion.

Case Manager /Care Coordinators, participate in program initiatives, attend team meetings, supervision and work groups, coordinate service teams for each client, use information to improve health outcomes and complete documentation in a timely fashion. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the Director through staff meetings and individual supervision.

Schedule: This is a 40 hour/week, hourly position. Specific schedule to be discussed during interview.

Location: Position based in Portland, ME and servingCumberlandCounty.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant adult behavioral health work experience as an MHRT-1 required.
• Associate’s Degree in the field of mental health, psychology, or a related field (behavioral health or human services)ora combination of education and experience that qualifies the candidate to receive an MHRT-C certification preferred.
• Certification: MHRT-C certification or (level A or B with a strategy to receive full certification)
• Must have experience doing direct service with adults who struggle with mental health. Prefer case management experience with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and have a history of trauma, substance use, homelessness, poverty, chronic pain and serious health issues.
• One year of experience required, two preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent typing and lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clientsordriving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Benefits : Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement –offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports.Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency.TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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