Case Manager, Behav. Health

Elwyn; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn is hiring a Mental Health Case Manager in Bangor, ME. The role focuses on coordinating health care, behavioral health treatment, and social services for adults and youth in community settings. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to ensure timely access to services.

The position requires a degree in a human services field (preferred) and MHRTC certification. A valid driver's license and 3 years of relevant experience are expected; CPR/first aid and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Human Service field preferred but not required.
• MHRTC Required.
• Three years' experience with adults in behavioral health.
• Nonprofit human service experience preferred.
• Teamwork and strong attention to detail required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint/Access a plus.
• Driving with valid license and clean record required.

Responsibilities

• Identify service needs during intake and evaluation.
• Coordinate treatment plan with team, family, and care partners.
• Assist residents and families in obtaining services (housing, recreation, education).
• Enter incidents into reporting system to maintain compliance.
• Maintain resident financial log and manage funds.
• Monitor caseload, intake, and evaluation schedule.
• Coordinate SSI/DHS authorizations and benefits; liaise with court reps.
• Perform CPR, first aid, and crisis intervention per protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

MHRTC Required

Bachelor's in Human Services preferred

Three years' behavioral health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Job Description

Salary: $23/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $1000

Shift: Tue-Sat 8a-4p

The Mental Health Case Manager assists with obtaining, getting access to, and coordinating health care, continued behavioral health treatment, social services, advocacy, educational programs, recreational programs, housing and community integration resources. The Mental Health Case Manager also evaluates the need for customized services to the individual that will be delivered in the community as well as explores all available resources for the individual

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify service needs for individuals in the intake assessment and evaluation process, to include but not limited to the collection of demographic information as well as medical and clinical history.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the treatment plan with active participation from the treatment team, family, court and/or care giver by facilitating interagency team meetings and service planning
• Assist residents and their families in obtaining, accessing, and coordinating needed services in a timely manner, including but not limited to: case management, housing, recreational activities, specialized health and crisis services; educational, community and more intense programs, if required; advocacy; medication management; employment, including the link to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) or job coach; link to or monitor volunteer work and other individualized and/or non-traditional services that best meet the individual’s behavioral health needs
• Enter incidents into the internal and external incident reporting system to maintain regulatory compliance
• Maintain resident financial log; track, and secure any personal funds the residents may receive from external or internal services while in the program
• Monitor the effectiveness of service delivery by maintaining the caseload chart, intake assessment, and evaluation schedule
• Obtain, monitor and coordinate all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Department of Human Services (DHS) authorizations, verification of benefits, entitlements and secure individuals’ accounts to ensure continuity of services
  Work directly with psychiatrist, psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, and the county mental health court representative to manage court commitments
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or closely related discipline is preferred, but not required
• MHRTC Required
• Three (3) years' experience working directly with adults in a behavioral health setting.
• Previous case management experience preferred.
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
• PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• Experience using and knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the
  United States, and acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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