Case Manager 2 or 3 - Child & Family Team

Lincoln County, OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County 401(k) contribution

HSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lincoln County Behavioral Health seeks a Wraparound Case Manager II/III to support the Child & Family program in Depoe Bay, Oregon. The role focuses on case management, advocacy, and care coordination for clients in mental health treatment, with supervision by a QMHP.

CM2/CM3 pay scales are listed with benefits, and credentials must align with MHACBO expectations. The county provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of behavioral health terminology and services.
• Ability to conduct intake screens and assessments under supervision.
• Experience coordinating care and connecting clients to resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management duties for behavioral health clients.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, and referrals.
• Assist with intake, assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Document records per agency rules and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Care coordination

Client support

Education

Bachelor's in behavioral science

Associates degree in behavioral health

High school diploma/GED + 5 years behavioral health experience

Job description

The Lincoln County Behavioral Health team is looking to add a Wraparound Case Manager 2 or 3 to their Child & Family program.

This person will provide case management level services to clients involved in mental health treatment. This role is also responsible for providing care coordination, advocacy, and assistance in gaining further understanding of mental health disorders and symptom management skills for clients.

CM2: $28.31 - $38.05 per hour*

CM3: $30.57 - $41.10 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Performs case management duties to behavioral health clients, including:

• Assist in conducting intake screens and or assessments, related to skill building or case management services
• Assessment and treatment planning under direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Assist in individual, family or group therapy as well as Facilitates and co-facilitates psychoeducation groups as appropriate.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, community referrals and assistance in gaining further understanding of mental health disorders and symptom management skills for clients.
• Complete records and reports according to standards and requirements of the agency, Oregon Administrative Rules, and contracting agencies.
• Provide clients with aftercare planning and follow-up services.
• Collect appropriate laboratory samples as indicated.

Links client care to community resources, including:

• Perform or assists with outreach, case management, mediation monitoring, urgent intervention, skill training and socialization, identifying and coordinating vocation and residential services, and daily structure and support for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
• Assist in development and presentation of education modules.
• Make client reports and recommendations to courts, corrections, juvenile, attorneys and agencies as required.

Other functions:

• Represent Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department regarding behavioral health issues to schools, organizations and other agencies as required.
• Provide specialized services as needed; assist in providing training to new employees.
• Attend team meetings, participates in quality improvement projects and attends trainings as needed.

EDUCATION

CM2: Bachelors in behavioral science field: Experience can be used in lieu of minimum education requirements. Will accept an Associates degree with 2 years of experience in behavioral health field or high school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in behavioral health field.

CM3: Bachelors in behavioral science field.

EXPERIENCE

CM2: None, must meet minimum qualifications for a certification as a qualified mental health associate (QMHA) as per MHACBO. Must hold or obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Experience can be used in lieu of minimum education requirements. Will accept an Associates degree with 2 years of experience in behavioral health field or a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of experience in behavioral health field.

CM3: 2-3 years clinical/treatment experience in the behavioral health field.

CERTIFICATIONS

CM2: Must complete Tier 1 online core competencies within 30 days from hire and Tier 2 trainings within 90 days from date of hire. Must complete an Assessment Matrix, demonstrating a combined 3 years of Education/Work Experience. Must have supervisor complete a competency assessment form. Must submit official transcripts (if using college education). Must have supervision hours primary source verified by MHACBO. Must provide copies of training certificates (If using CEUs).

CM3: Classified as a qualified mental health associate (QMHA).

DRIVER's LICENSE

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.

Prior wraparound case management experience is preferred.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Mental illness diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and service terminology and the ability to use said terminology appropriately.

• Provide psychosocial skill development.
• Implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.