Case Manager - Forensics (62821)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 43,800 - 65,658; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Case Manager for the ForFACT Team to deliver outreach, care coordination, advocacy, and individualized support in the community. This role emphasizes an ACT-informed, person-centered approach and collaboration with a licensed therapist and fellow case managers to support clients with complex needs.

You will meet clients where they are, build therapeutic relationships, and contribute to reducing recidivism and improving engagement and outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• Help clients meet basic needs and assist with income, medical, housing benefits applications.
• Arrange transportation to ensure access to services.
• Provide psychosocial services to improve clients’ functioning.
• Assess strengths/symptoms and help set goals and plans.
• Instruct daily living skills such as medication use, diet, hygiene, budgeting, and transportation.
• Develop social skills and leisure activities for clients.
• Assist in finding employment and vocational services as appropriate.
• Support families and community partners to maximize benefits.
• Leverage natural supports like networks and churches to engage treatment.
• Educate clients about available community services.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Organizational skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree

Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience

Job description

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a direct impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health and criminal justice challenges? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a passionate, relationship-focused Case Manager to join our innovative Forensic Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (ForFACT) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to grow their clinical skills while providing comprehensive, community-based case management services that help individuals achieve stability, recovery, and successful community integration. Using an ACT-informed, person-centered approach, you will work alongside a licensed therapist and fellow case managers to deliver outreach, care coordination, advocacy, and individualized support to clients with complex behavioral health and psychosocial needs. Most services are provided in the community, allowing you to meet clients where they are and build meaningful therapeutic relationships that foster engagement and positive outcomes. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who values supervision, feedback, and continuous learning; demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills; and is passionate about helping people overcome barriers related to mental health, substance use, housing, employment, medical care, and legal involvement. Led by a supportive manager who champions inclusivity, professional growth, transparency, and a strengths-based approach, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working in a culture where your contributions are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work truly changes lives. Join AMHR and be part of a team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving treatment engagement, and empowering individuals to build healthier, more independent futures.

Schedule.

This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Salary for this role.

The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $21.03 - $31.56 per hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay.

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Essential Functions

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
• Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.
• Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.
• Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.
• Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with clients, to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.
• Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential 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 services in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual

Required Vaccination And TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. 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 which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 1 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 10 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their 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

Our Mission.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora 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 in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.