Case Manager, Office Based

Signature Health Inc; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Health is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Specialist who will provide essential support to clients with mental illness and/or addiction. In this full-time office-based position, you will work closely with community resources to implement client treatment plans. With a focus on client outcome success, this role requires strong communication skills and an understanding of community services. Join us in creating standout experiences for clients as part of a dedicated team at Signature Health.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

HealthJoy - no cost medical and mental health resource

Robust paid time off program

Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• 1-3+ years of case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client treatment plans.
• Coordinate with treatment team linking clients to resources.
• Assist clients in crisis intervention and prevention.

Skills

Knowledge of community resources

Strong computer skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related social services field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services, the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS), Office Based will be key in the development and execution of client treatment plans. You will provide clients and their families with ongoing community support resources. The QMHS, Office Based acts as an outstanding subject matter expert related to client needs and will foster positive relationships to all clients, their families, and Signature Health team members. This is primarily an office-based position.

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED

• Create a standout client care experience by effectively coordinating with the treatment team and linking clients to community resources.
• Act as an effective subject matter expert when working with your team to assist other QMHS team members in identifying resources to advocate for clients.
• Act as a liaison with outside providers such as inpatient units and residential settings.
• Assist MH/SUD clients by identifying support needed in the following areas: educational, medical, vocational, housing, and daily living skills resulting in clients to be successful in their communities.
• Assist in crisis intervention and prevention in the community.
• Complete benefit analyses to aid clients in obtaining presumptive Medicaid.
• Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid, ODMHAS, CARF and professional standards.
• Maintain clear communication with referents or designated liaison person.
• Encourage, monitor, and follow-up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
• Represent Signature Health Inc. at community events to provide linkage and education regarding SH services and community resources.
• Assist in crisis intervention and prevention in the community.
• Participate in community outreach.
• Participates in all quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related social services field preferred.
• 1-3+ years of previous case management or relevant experience preferred.
• CDCA preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community resources.
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care, ability to assist client in obtaining residential, detox, and supported housing services in the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. By signing below and/or electronically acknowledging this Success Profile, I confirm that I have read and understood this Success Profile and that I am able to perform these duties and responsibilities, with or without accommodation.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.