Case Manager - Behavioral Health

Community Support Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

15+ days of PTO annually

Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Job summary

Community Support Services is hiring a dedicated Case Manager in Akron, OH to enhance clinical services for clients. The ideal candidate will facilitate recovery-based skills, provide practical help, and monitor services effectively.

This full-time position includes various responsibilities such as coordinating evaluations, assisting clients in managing their psychiatric symptoms, and connecting them with community resources. We offer a supportive work environment and various benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a human service field required.
• Prior experience in case management with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate necessary evaluations for clients.
• Assist individuals in managing their psychiatric symptoms.
• Connect clients with community resources.

Skills

Communicating with individuals with mental illness

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of community resources

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Associate's Degree in a human service field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311
Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly

The Opportunity

We are seeking to hire a Case Manager to join one of our regional treatment teams. This individual enhances the provision of clinical services to clients by offering practical help, building community support, teaching recovery-based skills, and monitoring services.

What You’ll Do

• Serve on a team built up of fellow Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff to navigate the needs and care of your clients, attending team meetings on a regular basis.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each person’s needs.
• Assist individuals to identify and minimize the effects of their psychiatric symptoms, enabling individuals to self-manage their illness.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) that shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives.
• Connect clients with community resources to help them develop interpersonal and community coping skills.
• Assist the individual in fostering and increasing their social support networks of relatives, friends, and/or volunteers.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and activities, assisting in daily living skills training as needed.
• Maintain relevant documentation.
• This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a human service field required.
• Prior experience in case management working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.
• A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Skill in assessing individuals for strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate assertively from an advocacy perspective.
• Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to access.

What We Offer

• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.