Behavioral Health Case Manager - Child & Adolescent Program

COPE Community Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

11 paid holidays

Paid Sick Time

Generous PTO accrual rate

Job summary

COPE Community Services is seeking an entry-level Behavioral Health Case Manager in Tucson, AZ. The role involves developing and updating person-centered service plans, coordinating with providers, and advocating for clients within a safety-sensitive environment.

The position requires education ranging from HS to BA, and may involve driving to meet clients. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required; no experience necessary.
• Associate degree plus 1 year behavioral health work experience.
• HS diploma or GED plus Peer Support Specialist certification plus 2 years behavioral health work experience.
• HS diploma or GED plus 3 years behavioral health work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update person-centered service plans.
• Monitor progress on plans, goals, and status with the person served.
• Coordinate communication with primary care, probation, and other providers.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree, no experience necessary

Associate degree + 1 year behavioral health experience

HS diploma/GED + Peer Support Specialist + 2 years behavioral health

HS diploma/GED + 3 years behavioral health

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Thrive - Tucson, AZ 85711Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: HSD + 4 years or AA + 2 years or BA/BSSalary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 HourlyJob Shift: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesDo you have passion for working with children and adolescents? Are you looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? Do you value professional growth, teamwork and respect?

The Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM) develops, implements, and updates person-centered individual service plans (promoting member participation) in a timely manner. Monitor progress on plans, goals, objectives, and status on an ongoing basis with the person served, documenting the progress on the service plan as defined by policies and procedures. Serve as a point of contact and advocate as needed, to ensure ongoing collaboration, including the communication of appropriate clinical information regarding progress of the person served with other individuals and/or entities with whom delivery and coordination of covered services is important (e.g., primary care providers, adult probation, other involved service providers). The BHCM provides or coordinates all covered services (e.g. case management, outreach, crisis intervention, and counseling) to address clients’ individual treatment needs.

Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and maintain clearance throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master’s degree, no experience necessary.
• Associate degree plus one (1) year behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Peer Support Specialist certification plus two (2) years of behavioral health work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) years of behavioral health work experience.

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Generous PTO accrual rate

Important Information:

• Must be 21 years of age (automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record.
• Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee's current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties. Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job‑related factors.

Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!