Blended Case Manager

Stairways Behavioral Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to assist individuals in navigating mental health services. This role involves creating and coordinating goal plans that emphasize recovery principles, alongside resource management to support clients and their families. The position also requires effective crisis management and the ability to maintain professional relationships with both internal staff and community resources. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health and have strong communication and clinical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in social sciences or nursing.
• Strong clinical skills and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in obtaining mental health support services.
• Coordinate and implement goal plans incorporating recovery principles.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Registered Nurse

Associate's degree in a social science

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Mental health service system knowledge

Job description

• Minimum $19.76/hour
• Hourly
• Full Time

The position is responsible for assisting individuals in obtaining mental health support services by creation, coordination and implementation of goal plans which incorporate recovery principles as well as resource coordination needs. The incumbent in this position identifies, links, monitors, serves as a resource and supports the activities which assist individuals and their families within the mental health service system. Crisis management and resolution are also important functions in this position. The incumbent must maintain a professional relationship with internal staff and community resource providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's level degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other related social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling or education; OR, be a registered nurse; OR, possess accepted licensure / certification in a related field (i.e., Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) with 2 years of mental health direct care experience in a public or private human services field; OR, associate's degree in a social science with 3 years of experience in a public or private human services field and a minimum of one year direct care experience; OR, high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and 2 years experience in direct contact with mental health consumers; OR, a high school diploma and 5 years of mental health direct care experience in a public or private human services with employment as a case management staff person prior to April 1, 1989.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written & verbal, organizational skills & the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Strong clinical skills with working knowledge of mental health service system.
• Act 31/33/34 Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!