Case Manager

Compass Behavioral Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Behavioral Health in Kansas seeks an Adult Case Manager to provide CPST and Crisis case management to adults with severe mental illness. You will deliver goal-directed support, track tx plans, and coordinate outreach in community settings.

This full-time role requires a BA/BS in mental health or related experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a valid driver's license. You will work with a supportive team, complete progress notes within 24 hours, and document

Qualifications

• BA/BS in mental health or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Interest in working with adults experiencing Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• Complete required training within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Case Management (CPST, Crisis) to persons on caseload.
• Deliver goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of service.
• Make regular contacts with the tx team and coordinate community outreach.
• Complete assessments within required timeframes and document referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Mental Health or related field

Tools

EMR scheduler

Job description

Adult Case ManagerMon - Fri - 8am - 5pmFull-TimeGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide Case Management (CPST, Crisis) to persons assigned to caseload.Provide goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions.Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of the person served.The majority of contacts happen out of the office and in community settings.Contact with new referral is made within 48 hours of assignment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Will make all contacts as indicated in the tx plan, and if going to be out of the office, makes arrangements with other staff to ensure contact continues.Completes no-show/cancelation log as required in individual program.Weekly contact sheets are turned in at the end of your work week.Progress notes are completed within 24 hours of service.Makes appropriate referrals to PS/PRI/SE and completes required paperwork.Completes assessments within the required timeframe.Will make regular contacts with the tx teamEMR scheduler is utilized and kept updated.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Age 21+ years old and have a BA/BS degree with an emphasis on Mental Health/human services or equivalent experience.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsInterest and investment in working with adults who experience Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and their families.Have completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment.Must have a current and valid driver’s license.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 and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work settings as well as transportation to these locations will vary and the environmental and physical properties will be diverse. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment and interaction with many different persons. In addition, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the agency’s policy in order to operate a Center vehicle. The employee will interact with many different persons in varying stages of recovery from their mental illness.COMMENTS: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.