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Life Help; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

State retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Life Help, a regional community mental health center in Indianola, MS, seeks a full-time Case Manager to support individuals in crisis, develop and monitor service plans, and facilitate access to community resources. Responsibilities include transportation, coordination with families, and ensuring documentation to meet requirements.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree in a related mental health field, a valid driver's license with a personal vehicle, and Mississippi DMH Case Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related mental health field is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Case Management Certification from Mississippi Department of Mental Health is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in crisis prevention and stabilization to help them remain in the community.
• Propose and monitor a service plan outlining individual needs and access to services.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed and directed by supervisor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related mental health field

Case Management Certification from Mississippi DMH

Job description

Description

Are you looking to be part of a diverse, clinical team devoted to helping people at their most vulnerable? Are you looking to be part of an organization that offers ongoing professional growth and development, as well as opportunities for advancement? If so,

Life Help is a regional community mental health center that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for nearly fifty years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

Level
Experienced
Job Location
Indianola, MS
Secondary Job Location(s)
Belzoni, MS
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Day

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• State Retirement
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Personal and Medical leave accruing monthly
• FMLA benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Comp
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA for qualifying employees
• LPC Supervision
• Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
• Voluntary Additional Life and Disability Insurance

Job Duties

• Assist individuals in crisis prevention and stabilization to increase the likelihood that the individual can remain in his/her own community.
• Propose a service plan within the stated timeline and thereafter continually monitor a plan which will delineate individual service needs and a plan to access the services. For IDD clients, efforts will be made to prevent or delay institutional placement and to enhance inclusion in the community.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Serve as a link between individuals, their families, Life Help services and the community.
• Provide individuals and their families with information and education concerning diagnosis, medication and A&D issues.
• Conduct home visits and assist the consumer in availing themselves of needed community services.
• Work with the family or other responsible parties of each consumer enrolled.
• Submit weekly billing slips to the CSS Quality Assurance for SED clients.
• Submit all monthly reports required by the Department of Mental Health and Life Help.
• Provide medication monitoring as needed and consult with appropriate medical staff.
• Encourage individuals to attend all needed and appropriate appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related mental health field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Case Management Certification from Mississippi Department of Mental Health.