Adult Case Manager (East Valley)

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Paid time-off

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking an Adult SMI Case Manager to provide case management services to Seriously Mentally Ill individuals. The role involves coordinating with healthcare providers, maintaining communication with clinical teams, and performing community-based duties including transportation. Ideal candidates have experience in behavioral health, a High School Diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and must be able to acquire a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and experience in the behavioral health field; Bachelor's preferred.
• Knowledge of mental & behavioral health disorders.
• Ability to acquire Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management to Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) members.
• Coordinates services with healthcare providers.
• Maintains communication with Clinical Team participants.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Transportation coordination

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in a human services field

Job description

Adult SMI Case Manager: The Adult Case Manager provides ongoing case management services to members designated as Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) who are receiving ongoing behavioral and integrated healthcare.

Duties Include

• Performs duties out in the community and is expected to provide transportation, when necessary, to members and coordinate transportation services, as appropriate.
• Coordinates services for behavioral health and coordination of care with physical health care providers.
• Maintains communication, coordination, and connections with all Clinical Team participants.
• Ensures implementation of “transition to adulthood” referrals.
• Understands and navigates the rights of the patient regarding access to treatment, appeals, and complaint processes instituted by the Mercy Care RBHA.
• Communicates with other staff as necessary to ensure coordination and follow-through for clients needing primary care services.
• Performs out-of-office case management services and administrative tasks in accordance with agency procedures and the Arizona Principles for working with SMI clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and quality experience in the behavioral-health field; Bachelor's Degree in a human services field preferred.
• Working knowledge of common and uncommon mental & behavioral health disorders, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, etc.
• Ability to acquire a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, without restrictions.
• AZ Driver's License and Valid Auto Insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record matching company driving guidelines.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Spanish-English bilingual preferred; Pay Differential offered.

Benefits Of Working With JFCS

• Lucrative Performance Bonuses Per Quarter, in addition to normal salary.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.

About JFCS

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

About Jewish Family & Children's Service

Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) is an organization with a long-term presence of providing behavioral health and integrated health services to children, families, adults, and seniors in the Valley. Our client service population is currently approaching 50,000 annually and our employees are those who want to make a difference in the lives of those seeking help in various ways. JFCS provides case management, behavior support, therapy, medication management, Primary Care, and much more.