Clinical Case Manager I/II - Forensic - ACT (F-ACT)

WellPower - All Jobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver is seeking a Clinical Case Manager I/II for the Forensic ACT program. You will provide psychosocial services across high and low intensities, transport clients with reimbursement for vehicle costs, and support court and community engagement to enhance recovery and functioning.

Qualifications include a CM I/II degree in psychology or social work, plus a Colorado driver’s license and court/community outreach experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor (CM I) or Master (CM II) Degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree. Licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) or have continual committed hours towards licensure and are currently under WellPower clinical supervision.
• One year of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions or in human services.
• Must have valid Colorado Driver’s license and a recent clean driving record. Ability to transport the people we serve in your vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services that include a continuum of high and low intensity services to improve or maintain individuals’ functioning.
• Attend court with clients; court appearance 1-2x/week.
• Maintain jail clearance and securus access to meet with individuals in custody.
• Conduct weekly outreach in courts, jails, shelters, hospitals, and the community; meet clients at jail releases and inpatient facilities.
• Arrange transportation or transport clients using personal vehicle (business insurance reimbursed).
• Identify and engage natural support systems and connect clients to resources and housing options.
• Support families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and stakeholders to maximize support and reduce stigma.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Empathy

Education

CM I/CM II degree in psychology/social work

Job description

Clinical Case Manager I/II - Forensic - ACT (F-ACT)

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary:

Clinical Case Managers provide comprehensive psychological and behavioral case managementservices within a continuum of high to low intensity services designed to improve or maintain eachindividual person we serve’s abilities to function in the community. Assesses, monitors, and follows upwith individual’s ability to meet basic needs in moving toward recovery. Responsible for all clinicaldocumentation of each interaction with people we serve. As a Clinical Case Manager, you will beproviding transportation to the people we serve in your vehicle (additional cost of insurance andmileage reimbursed). This role will serve as a Clinical Case Manager for the Forensic AssertiveCommunity Treatment (F-ACT) Program. The case manager will largely take HITT (high intensitytreatment team) persons we serve but may on occasion be assigned a person we serve who is identifiedas CTT (community treatment team) level of care.

As a Clinical Case Manager you will be providing transportation the people we serve in your vehicle (additional cost for insurance reimbursed).

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions:

Assist caseload in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general medical and dental care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled. Identify persons for whom establishment of a protective payee-ship is necessary and arrange this assistance. This position does carry a grant to help support caseload basic needs.

• Attend court with clients; case manager is required to be in court at minimum 1-2x/week
• Maintain jail clearance and securus access to be able to meet with individuals while in custody
• Conduct weekly outreach in courts, jails, shelters, hospitals, and the community; meet clients at jail releases and inpatient facilities.
• Ensure persons assigned have access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation, or if necessary, transporting a person served in their personal vehicle (business insurance on vehicle reimbursed by WellPower).
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services that include a continuum of high and low intensity services designed to improve or maintain person’s abilities to function in normal social roles. This includes services that support substance use and other dual-diagnoses.
• Identify strengths and symptoms with an individual in an effort to help facilitate setting goals and connecting to appropriate resources.
• Educate and empower progress in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services;
• Help persons on the caseload develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities to provide a sense of participation and personal worth, including opportunities for age appropriate, culturally appropriate daytime and evening activities;
• Support individuals in finding and connecting to appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate;
• Assist in locating a rehabilitative or supportive housing arrangement. The choices should be broad enough to allow each person served and opportunity to live in an atmosphere offering the degree of support necessary, while also providing incentives and encouragement for an individual to assume increasing responsibilities for their lives;
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, legal counsel/stakeholders, and others who come into contact with persons served, in order to maximize support and reduce stigma; this may include attending multidisciplinary meetings with community stakeholders
• Identify and work with potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations.
• Make full utilization of support systems in order to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor (CM I) or Master (CM II) Degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services degree. Licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) or have continual committed hours towards licensure and are currently under WellPower clinical supervision. A CAC II/III/LAC and/or dual language, Spanish speaking, are preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions or in human services preferred.

Must have valid Colorado Driver’s license and a recent clean driving record. Ability to transport the people we serve in your vehicle.

• Ability to obtain and carry Business Use coverage on your auto policy (additional cost is reimbursed).

Shift/Hours: This is a Monday-Friday opportunity observing standard business hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive hand and finger motions for computer use with an ability to navigate computer
• systems and respond to calls
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures.
• Requires visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls.
• Capacity to manage emotionally charged situations while maintaining professional boundaries
• Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to
• prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to travel in the community and be prompt; ability to perform initial assessments in various settings
• Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals may occur; appropriate personal
• protective equipment (PPE) is provided as needed.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax
• machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.
• Work environment can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding, requiring adaptability and
• Work environment will be based on location of work (community or WellPower site); this can include
• both City and County jails as well as courtrooms/court facilities.
• Noise level is generally moderate but may vary during peak patient flow or based on community
• location of initial assessment. Occasional travel between clinical and other community sites.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.Please be aware that the job duties described in this document may be subject to change. WellPower is committed to adapting to evolving business needs and industry trends. Changes may include modifications to essential functions, required qualifications, typical physical and mental demands, and working conditions. We strive to communicate changes in a timely manner, and we appreciate your flexibility and openness to evolving job description expectations.

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.