Coordinated Specialty Care Case Manager

Abilene Regional Growth Alliance; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Annual salary increases after 1 and 2 

Job summary

Abilene Regional Growth Alliance is seeking a qualified coordinator for the STEP program focused on coordinated specialty care for first-episode psychosis in adults. The role involves directing mental health services, outreach, and skill-building to empower recovery.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social/behavioral sciences with a QMHP CS certification and at least some experience in mental health services; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social, behavioral or human services is required; MS degree preferred.
• QMHP CS certification is required.
• Experience in mental health services is preferred.
• Experience in supported employment or housing services preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable to drive as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and provide rehabilitative services for adults meeting FEP eligibility under STEP.
• Assist eligible individuals to clarify goals, cope with stress, and overcome barriers to recovery.
• Engage in outreach and recruitment activities and maintain professional documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral/human services (prefer Social Work)

Master's degree preferred

QMHP CS certification

Job description

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis, or STEP (specialized treatment for early psychosis), is an early intensive intervention program for adolescents and young adults who have been recently diagnosed with a mental health condition which includes psychosis. The program goals include reducing the duration of untreated symptoms, and to improve outcomes such as the ability to work, go to school, and live independently and have enjoyable relationships. We do this by providing intensive, direct services, coordination, support and linkage of all to positively impact the client.

This position will provide coordination, monitoring and rehabilitative services of all mental health treatment for adults meeting the FEP eligibility.

This provider must assist eligible individuals clarify goals, cope with stressful situations, interact more effectively with other people, and in general overcome barriers to recovery. This is done within the framework that will empower the client to learn new skills and that supports behavior change including social skills training, coping skills training and psycho-education. This position also includes outreach and recruitment activities.

This position requires the ability to: identify problem/need areas; work under pressure and in stressful situations in a professional manner; be thorough in assessment and documentation; locate and utilize a variety of community resources to meet the needs of each individual ; assist in negotiating and advocating for each individual with service entities outside the Center; and develop a positive relationship with each consumer.

This position will have a schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm while maintaining flexibility showing regular availability non traditional work hours.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social, behavioral or human services (PREFER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK). A Master's degree is most preferable
• Must be able to be certified as a QMHP CS
• Experience in mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities services preferred
• Experience in supported employment and/or supported housing services preferred
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be an insurable driver. Driving is an essential function and employees must maintain an acceptable driving record/insurability while employed.

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, flexible.

This is a Full-Time position. Benefits are available.

Will be eligible for a one- and two-year increase, depending on satisfactory performance.

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