Case Manager - First Episode Psychosis (62195)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 28,970 - 43,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Accrued vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is looking for a dedicated full-time Case Manager for the Ascent First Episode Psychosis team. This role involves providing comprehensive, client-centered case management services, assisting clients in accessing essential resources while working within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a 2-day hybrid work schedule with health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in human services field or behavioral health experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally informed case management services.
• Assist clients in accessing necessities and benefits.
• Guide clients in daily living skills and employment opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to assess crisis situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Behavioral health experience (1 year)

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011
• Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Salary: $21.03 - $31.56 hourly
• Job Shift: 2 Day Hybrid – 2 days Remote; staff required Wednesday in office
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM, with flexibility based on client needs

Overview

Arizona Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated full‑time Case Manager for its Ascent First Episode Psychosis team. In this hands‑on role you will deliver comprehensive, client‑centered case management services that connect individuals and their families to essential resources and supports—housing, medical care, benefits, community services—within a collaborative, transdisciplinary team that offers up to five years of wraparound care.Ascent is rooted in compassion, resilience, and teamwork; we look for a professional who shares those values, thrives in a highly collaborative environment, and is passionate about supporting a diverse population through early recovery.The ideal candidate brings strong communication and problem‑solving skills, persistence, patience, and a commitment to learning, growth, and delivering meaningful, impactful care.

Essential Functions

• Serve as payee for clients who need assistance managing their finances.
• Help clients meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits to which they are entitled.
• Ensure clients’ access to needed services and community resources by arranging transportation.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients’ abilities to function effectively.
• Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate goal setting and planning for appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, and use of transportation.
• Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure activities, including age‑appropriate opportunities.
• Help clients find and leverage employment, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments as appropriate.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and other contacts to maximize benefits and minimize community complications.
• Identify and work with natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available community services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services field.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a driving record that meets organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated interest in the behavioral health field.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding of and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Required Vaccination and TB Test

All employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and provide a negative TB test prior to the first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required on day one; medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro‑rata based on full‑time equivalency)
• Company observes 11 designated holidays each year; employees working 24/7 programs receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short‑term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more.

Mission, Vision, Core Values

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state‑of‑the‑art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well‑being and addiction recovery. Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arizona Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion in any form or context.