Case Manager - Housing Specialist

Columbia River Mental Health Services; Vancouver (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking passionate Case Managers to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with clients facing mental health challenges, providing essential support and guidance. Your expertise will help facilitate treatment plans, coordinate housing options, and promote independence. With a strong commitment to community service, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of individuals and families. If you are dedicated to making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

12 paid holidays per year

3 paid floating holidays

5 weeks of PTO in the first year

Annual career development allowance of $325

40 hours of paid time off for career development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services required.
• 1-2 years of experience in social services with mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique treatment plans based on individual recovery goals.
• Coordinate with community partners for housing options and supports.
• Conduct functional needs assessments for participants.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Case Management

Housing Coordination

Client Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mental Health

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING… Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.). Work-life balance benefits include 12 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, and almost 5 full weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development includes a $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

Starting Pay Range -

CM I - Bachelors: $22.62 - $24.87 / hour

CM II- Masters: $26.00 – $29.96 / hour

Position Description:

Case Managers work with consumers who have mental illness. They are part of a multi-service treatment team and often serve as the point person for the treatment team, helping to facilitate and coordinate services within and outside of CRMHS. Case Managers provide education about mental illness, assist consumers with achieving their goals, and help with skill building to promote independence and recovery. They work with individuals, family members, and significant members of social and support networks, leading a variety of psycho-educational groups. Case Managers may work with their clients in the clinic, in the home, and in the community.

This position is a housing case manager role that involves a high level of coordination with community partners, such as the VHA and Council for the Homeless. The case manager will manage the referral process for housing options through the VHA and Key properties, such as Central Park Place (SRO), Rhododendron Place, and Teeny Creek.

The Housing Specialist will have two primary scopes of work: 1) home and community-based supports to eligible individuals, including coaching, advocacy, information and referral, linking and coordinating, and ongoing supports; and 2) identifying housing opportunities in the community through outreach to private market and scattered-site landlords.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work collaboratively with each client to develop a unique treatment plan based on the individual’s recovery goals.
• The treatment plan addresses the following life domains: Mental Health; Alcohol/Drug Issues; Activities of Daily Living; Work/School; Family/Natural Support; Income/Finances; Social/Friends/Fun; Legal; Medical and Dental; Housing/Shelter; Cultural/Spiritual; Other.
• Work on site at Rhododendron Place approximately 2 days a week.
• Support clients already in CRMHS housing and housing retention.
• Maintain all required paperwork/charting requirements as established by agency contracts.
• Achieve and maintain agency standard productivity requirements.
• Tenant-Landlord Mediation; Prepare landlords for high acuity clients entering their units.
• Provide ongoing tenancy supports as needed to ensure individuals remain stably housed.
• Conduct functional needs assessments to identify participant tenancy preferences.
• Develop individualized community integration plans based on the functional needs assessment.
• Work with participants to develop short and long-term measurable goals.
• Provide service-planning support and participate in person-centered plan meetings.
• Coordinate and link participants to community support services, including those designed to obtain and maintain independent living.
• Provide entitlement assistance, including obtaining documentation, navigating and monitoring the application process, and coordinating with the entitlement agency.
• Provide supports to assist participants in developing independent living skills.
• Coordinate with participants to review, update, and modify their housing support and crisis plan.
• Connect participants to resources that will assist in being good tenants.
• Work with private market and scattered-site landlords, and grant-funded opportunities to grow and foster housing placement opportunities.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Support agency mission, goals, and objectives.
• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
• Approximately 1-2 years of experience in the social service field with mental illness or chemical dependency preferred.
• Approximately 1-2 years of experience working in the housing realm preferred.

PER COMPANY POLICY - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED OR HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

Qualifications Education:

Required:

Bachelor's