Assessment Specialist/Case Manager (Mental Health)

Futures Unlimited, Inc.; Pontiac (IL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Futures Unlimited, Inc. in Pontiac, IL seeks an Assessment Specialist/Case Manager (Mental Health) to support the clinical treatment team. You will assist with assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans under supervision of the QMHP or Director of Behavioral Health.

The role requires documenting billable services, contributing to training, and implementing plans with adjustments as needed. Candidates should have strong clinical knowledge and regulatory compliance awareness.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years of documented clinical experience under QMHP supervision.
• High school diploma or GED with five years of documented clinical experience in mental health or human services.
• Ability to work in an environment with productivity targets.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Mathematical knowledge to include basic arithmetic and computing averages.
• Exemplary problem-solving and analytic skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Word

Responsabilidades

• Assist with clinical assessments and the development of client-centered treatment plans.
• Ensure billable services are documented and submitted in accordance with applicable rules.
• Provide training to agency staff to support the implementation of treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans, as written, making recommendations for modifications, as needed.
• Participate in agency-wide functions to support the entire agency, including inter-agency and intra-agency committees.
• Complete case notes and other required documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policy.
• Maintain files in accordance with applicable regulations and agency standards.
• Knowledge of and adherence to agency polices and procedures.
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties to support the agency.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in any other field with two years of documented clinical mental health experience under QMHP supervision

High school diploma or GED with five years of documented clinical experience in mental health or human services

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Publisher

Excel

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position:Assessment Specialist/Case Manager (Mental Health)

Location: Pontiac, IL

Job Id:273

# of Openings:1

Summary: The Mental Health Professional (MHP) will work to support the clinical treatment team through services for Futures Unlimited clients who suffer from mental health disorders. Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and/or the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the MHP will assist with the provision of direct supports which are identified in each client’s individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• As requested, assist with clinical assessments and the development of client-centered treatment plans.
• Ensure billable services are documented and submitted in accordance with applicable rules.
• Provide training to agency staff to support the implementation of treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans, as written, making recommendations for modifications, as needed.
• As requested, participate in agency-wide functions to support the entire agency, including inter-agency and intra-agency committees.
• Complete case notes and other required documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policy.
• Maintain files in accordance with applicable regulations and agency standards.
• Knowledge of and adherence to agency polices and procedures.
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties to support the agency.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand for a minimum of an hour. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to walk a moderate distance, greater than 250 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, or
  • A bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP, or
  • A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years of documented clinical experience in mental health or human services
• Ability to work in an environment with productivity targets.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Mathematical knowledge to include basic addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and computing averages.
• Exemplary problem-solving and analytic skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Word

Futures Unlimited, Inc. is an equal-opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, order of protection status, hairstyle, military status or unfavorable military discharge.

Futures Unlimited, Inc. does not discriminate in admission, access to, treatment or employment in programs or activities on the basis of a handicap in violation of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Futures Unlimited, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. Futures Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, order of protection status, hairstyle, military status or unfavorable military discharge.

The Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check and Agency Policies Act requires that Futures Unlimited, Inc. conduct Criminal Background Checks on all staff. Persons convicted of certain felonies (specified in the Act) are prohibited from being employed in a Direct Care position unless a waiver is granted by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Staff will be checked for any substantial findings of abuse or neglect through the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aid Registry before hire. It is also required that staff take a Pre-Employment Drug Test. Employment is contingent on the results of the Criminal Background Check and the Nurse Aid Registry. You will not be hired if the results from the Drug Test are positive. Some positions may also require a Physical Function test.