Blended Case Manager

Merakey; Colmar (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Access to Care.com services

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a community-based Blended Case Manager to serve clients in Colmar, PA, traveling to homes and community locations. You will develop plans, coordinate services, and monitor progress for individuals aged 6 to adult.

The role requires case management experience in mental/behavioral health, a valid driver's license, and ability to work 9:00am–5:00pm with some on-call shifts. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle report.
• Basic computer skills and experience with an EMR system preferred.
• Case Management experience in mental health or behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Link consumers with a mental health or behavioral health diagnosis to resources and encourage, teach, and guide them to advocate for themselves.
• Case Manager will complete comprehensive assessments, service plans, and environmental matrixes to determine level of care and frequency of contact with consumers on their caseload.
• Complete other paperwork requirements from OMHSAS, Magellan Behavioral Health, Montgomery County, and Merakey and will be monitored by Case Manager and completed timely.
• Have appointments with consumers in their homes, community, and hospitals and should be familiar with Montgomery County, including being able to access resources to meet client's needs.
• Carry a caseload between 25-30 clients and Case Manager will meet with clients according to matrix score, either every 14 or 30 days while maintaining Merakey's productivity standard.
• Attend supervision meeting with Manager monthly and team meetings weekly.
• Work typically Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm but shift may vary at times based on client's needs. This role includes optional on-call.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Basic computer skills

Experience with EMR system

Case Management experience in MH/BH

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field; or RN

High school diploma + 12 credits in social sciences + 2 years MH direct contact

High school diploma + 5 years MH direct care w/ prior case management role

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a community-based Blended Case Manager to join our team in Colmar, PA serving clients in Montgomery County.

The Blended Case Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing services for consumers ages 6 to adult as identified in the goal-oriented service plan. This role includes providing case management, service planning, and coordination of services with other agency providers to meet the consumer needs and increase community stability in consumer's life.

The Blended Case Manager will:

• Link consumers with a mental health or behavioral health diagnosis to resources and encourage, teach, and guide them to advocate for themselves.
• Case Manager will complete comprehensive assessments, service plans, and environmental matrixes to determine level of care and frequency of contact with consumers on their caseload.
• Complete other paperwork requirements from OMHSAS, Magellan Behavioral Health, Montgomery County, and Merakey and will be monitored by Case Manager and completed timely.
• Have appointments with consumers in their homes, community, and hospitals and should be familiar with Montgomery County, including being able to access resources to meet client's needs.
• Carry a caseload between 25-30 clients and Case Manager will meet with clients according to matrix score, either every 14 or 30 days while maintaining Merakey's productivity standard.
• Attend supervision meeting with Manager monthly and team meetings weekly.
• Work typically Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm but shift may vary at times based on client's needs. This role includes optional on-call.

This position is Community-based and requires travel to homes, and other community locations to provide services and support clients. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Earn $22.85 per hour.

An additional $2.00 per hour is available with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option!

Get an inside look at life as a Case Manager at Merakey through our Case Manager Spotlight Page.

Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle report.
• Basic computer skills and experience with an EMR system preferred.
• Case Management experience in mental health or behavioral health is preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other related social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, or education; or
• Registered nurse; or
• A high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and two years of experience in direct contact with mental health consumers; or
• A high school diploma and five years of mental health direct care experience in public or private human services with employment as a case management staff person prior to April 1, 1989.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm