FHARPS Case Manager

COMMUNITY HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

403B retirement plan with employer

Continuing education credit

Orca card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

COMMUNITY HOUSE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY in Seattle, WA is seeking a FHARPS Case Manager to provide primary case management and care coordination for adults with mental health needs. This role covers outreach, documentation, crisis support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed practice, transportation coordination, and timely service plan updates. Competitive hourly pay and full-time schedule with two shift options are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field.
• FHARPS program: credentialing as Agency Affiliated Counselor is acceptable and preferred.
• Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with Washington Department of Health within 30 days of hire, if not licensed.
• Successfully pass criminal background check before hire date.
• Obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR card within 30 days of hire.
• Hold a valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Case Manager for assigned caseload, advocating for and coordinating client needs and services; ensure Service Plans and Crisis Plans are completed on time.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments to coordinate client referrals and timely intake; develop individualized plans.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure access to treatment, support, and appointments, including transportation support.
• Outreach to clients in homes or community settings to assess living situation and stability; provide interventions as needed.
• Ensure all interactions follow trauma-informed care principles: safety, choice, trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Coordinate access to medications through trained staff, following seven rights of medication use and proper documentation.
• Complete daily EMR documentation for patient interactions, medications, and other required entries at least twice monthly.
• Practice good financial stewardship of resources; monitor time, supplies, and asset usage.
• Meet key performance indicators; participate in discharge planning and care summaries as needed.
• Provide after-hours crisis intervention when assigned, including crisis assessments and coordination with involved professionals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field

Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (FHARPS acceptable)

Credentialing: Agency Affiliated Counselor within 30 days

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: FHARPS Case Manager

Location: Seattle, WA 98144

Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.47 per hour

Schedule

• Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm (35 hours/week, Full-Time)
• Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm (35 hours/week, Full-Time)

Benefits

• Company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance
• 403B retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing education credit
• Personal unlimited Orca Card
• Employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance

Responsibilities

• Serve as Primary Case Manager for assigned caseload, including advocating for and coordinating client needs and services; ensuring Service Plans, Crisis Plans, and other documentation are completed on time and kept up-to-date, as applicable; and providing consistent contacts, skills training, and care coordination to work towards goals of the client, program, and contract
• Coordinate with relevant internal and external departments to coordinate client referrals, ensure timely intake into program, and develop individualized plans
• Collaborate with care team to ensure all clients access needed treatment, support, case management, and appointments, including transportation to external providers
• Outreach to client in their homes or where they are staying in the community to assess living situation and stability, and provide treatment interventions when necessary
• Ensure all interactions represent the five principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment
• Coordinate access to medications for all clients through trained staff ensuring the seven rights of medication use are followed: right person, right medication, right time, right dose, right route, right reason (including refusal), and right documentation according to agency provided medication training
• Complete daily documentation in electronic medical record on client interactions for billable and non-billable activity, medications dispensed where applicable and assigned, and other required documentation, ensuring an interaction and subsequent documentation are completed for all assigned caseload at least twice monthly
• Practice good financial stewardship of agency and contract resources, including how time is being spent, supplies are used, property is being maintained, etc.
• Monitor spending of petty cash and other agency money to ensure accountability and appropriate use
• Meet identified key performance indicators and metrics for the position as identified for the program, division, and agency
• Participate in discharge planning and written summaries of treatment as needed for client referral and releases of information
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed
• Always maintain client and staff confidentiality
• Providing appropriate levels of treatment, skills training, and assistance to clients in managing mental health symptoms and developing skills and insight to manage symptoms
• Partnering as a team to deliver current programming and fill vacant position duties
• Working collaboratively with larger outpatient team of providers to support client in actively working towards treatment goals
• Coordinating care, such as scheduling, attending, and/or arranging transportation for appointments and other case management needs
• Maintaining and documenting in client charts and program trackers following agency, county, state, and federal guidelines
• Providing and receiving input as part of client’s care team on service plan and progress, and collaborating with other providers such as primary care provider, housing staff for entering/maintaining/exiting housing, etc.
• Facilitating regular group and individual activities, encounters, and specialized client events, such as outings and holiday gatherings
• Providing After Hours crisis intervention with enrolled clients, when assigned:
  • Answering all incoming calls and making contact within 2 hours of first call
  • Provide crisis response for clients referred by Crisis Connections
  • Complete assessments such as mental status, safety, danger to self and others, etc, as appropriate for the situation
  • Coordinate with other professionals, including care team, emergency room, social workers, police, family, etc. to determine least restrictive resolution
  • Provide all clinical information regarding the crisis to treatment team by 9am on the next working day and complete documentation per required timelines
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or other related field, may consider candidates who have 2+ years of relevant experience serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or in diversion services in lieu of degree. For FHARPS program, credentialing as a Certified Peer Counselor is acceptable and preferred.
• Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with Washington Department of Health within 30 days of hire, if not otherwise licensed, and obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure.
• Successfully pass criminal background check before hire date.
• Obtain/maintain valid First Aid/CPR card or certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Hold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehicles.
• Have legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematics.
• Able to navigate and comprehend charts in electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Able to perform duties outlined above within reasonable accommodation.