Empowering ACT Community Case Manager for Mental Health

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc.; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc. in New Hampshire is seeking an ACT Community Case Manager to provide community-based therapeutic services and coordinate care for individuals with severe mental illness.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conduct assessments, develop plans, monitor services, and assist clients to access community resources and supports. Schedule is mainly weekdays with on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, counseling (preferred) or related field with two years of mental health experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid NH driver’s license with current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients/caregivers at intake and periodically to assess needs.
• Complete case management assessments and develop care plans and monitor services.
• Coordinate with prescriber, Emergency Services, families and supports for ongoing assessment and crisis interventions.
• Assist patients in accessing budgeting, housing subsidies, food stamps, utilities, and related benefits.
• Maintain communications with patient/guardians, landlords, and providers; ensure linkage to services.

Skills

Rapport with patients

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Reading data and reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health field

Job description

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc. in New Hampshire is seeking an ACT Community Case Manager to provide community-based therapeutic services and coordinate care for individuals with severe mental illness.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conduct assessments, develop plans, monitor services, and assist clients to access community resources and supports. Schedule is mainly weekdays with on-call rotations.