Case Manager

Health-Solutions-West; Grand Junction (CO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

403(b) with 6% company match

Résumé du poste

Health Solutions West in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a dedicated Case Manager to support a diverse patient population within our behavioral health program. The role emphasizes discharge planning, aftercare, and coordinating services to promote lasting recovery for children, adults, couples, and groups.

You will collaborate with a clinical team, document using Windows-based tools, and travel between Health Solutions West sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in human services or related field.
• One year experience in a healthcare field acceptable if degree is non-related.
• Two years human service related experience preferred.
• Current valid Colorado Driver’s License required.
• Certified Addiction Counselor II or III strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with a diverse population.
• Provides therapeutic and case management services, specifically discharge planning and aftercare of patient hospitalization.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.Position: Case ManagerLocation: Grand Junction, Building BBenefits offered to Full-Time Employees:MedicalDentalVisionPaid time off accrual and generous leave policy403(b) benefits with 6% company matchPosition qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in human services or related field. Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field may perform the functions of this position only if they have one year experience in a healthcare field. Previous experience with substance abuse and mental health-related case management and treatment preferred. Minimum of two (2) years human service related experience preferred. Current valid Colorado Driver’s License required. Certified Addiction Counselor II or III is strongly preferred.Job purpose:Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with a diverse population. Provides therapeutic and case management services, specifically discharge planning and aftercare of patient hospitalization. Patient population could include children, adults, individuals, couples, and groups.Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used):Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.Knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, and psychopathology and associated treatment modalitiesWorking knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-10 (Mental Health Code)Working knowledge of HIPPA and 42 CFR.Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteriaAbility to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner within a clinical treatment team setting.Ability to follow and implement direction as provided by the Clinical Team and/or any Supervisor who may be designated by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Coordinator.A working knowledge of individual, group, family, and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional and behavioral problems.Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.