Case Manager

Anew Behavioral Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Anew Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to deliver community-based services at the Wilbeth Apartments in Akron, with afternoon and evening hours. The role focuses on assessing client needs, developing individualized service plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and well-being.

Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to client-centered care, the ability to work with diverse populations, and the flexibility to adapt to

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, families, and professionals.
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, and client-centered.
• Manage case assignments, draft service plans, and review progress.
• Advocate for clients, assisting informed decisions about status and options.
• Collaborate with therapists, clients, and families to meet behavioral health needs.
• Help clients achieve independence and develop daily living skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold documentation and billing practices per CARF and CMS training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in Human Services (preferred)

Job description

Summary

Seeking to fill 2-3 positions, providing community-based services at the Wilbeth Apartments during afternoon and evening hours.

The Behavioral Health Case Manager provides comprehensive support and coordination of care for clients facing mental health challenges. This role involves assessing client needs, developing individualized service plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of effective and client-centered services. The Case Manager is dedicated to facilitating clients’ recovery and promoting their overall well-being and independence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide careathatis safe,timely, effective, efficient, andclient-centered.


• Manage case assignments, draft service plans, and review case progress regularly.


• Advocate forclients,assistingthem in making informed decisionsregardingtheir clinical status and treatment options.


• Collaborate with therapists, clients, and client family members to ensure all clientbehavioral healthneeds are met.


• Facilitate clients in achieving personal independence andassistin developing daily living skills.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Upholds Documentation and Billing practices associated with CARF, CMS, and as trainingindicates.

Supervision Given

This position does not supervise any staff.

Supervision Received

The Behavioral Health Case Manager reports to their assigned OperationsManagers.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals.


• Knowledge of behavioral health practices and community resources.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent isrequired;


• a collegedegree in Human Services is preferred.

Certification

• CPR certification is preferred.


• NPI number/Ohio Medicaid ID isrequired.

Experience

• Minimum of3yearsin behavioral health or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

Physical Effort

• Requires sitting for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Background

• Must pass all Federal and State background checks according to company policy.

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options allow for accommodating personal availability, enabling as little or as much work as desired.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.