FPATH Residential Case Manager

Community House Mental Health Agency; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

403B with employer match

Continuing education credits

Orca transit card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community House Mental Health Agency is seeking a motivated Diversion Residential Case Manager to support residents in Seattle, WA. This full-time role focuses on treatment, care coordination, and skills training within a residential diversion program.

You will advocate for residents, coordinate services, manage documentation, and contribute to discharge planning as part of a collaborative care team. The position requires credentials with WA DOH, background checks, TB testing, and a valid

Qualifications

• Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 30 days of hire.
• Pass criminal background check before hire date.
• Obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test within first 2 weeks of hire.
• Hold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehicles.
• Legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematics.
• Navigate charts in electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary Case Manager and primary on-site contact for residents at assigned location.
• Coordinate with internal/external departments for referrals and intake.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure access to treatment, support, and appointments.
• Coordinate medications following the seven rights with trained staff.
• Complete daily documentation in EMR of interactions and medications dispensed.
• Participate in discharge planning and progress summaries as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Team collaboration

EMR navigation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.The Diversion Residential Case Manager works as part of a team to provide behavioral health services, skills training, and community support in a residential setting within their assigned diversion program. This position is responsible for providing treatment and care coordination based on resident needs and the treatment plan, progress notes, and collaborative reviews for the assigned caseload, as well as support to all residents served as part of the care team.At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited Orca Card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.This position is located in Seattle, WA 98125.SCHEDULETuesday-Saturday, 12:30pm-8:30pm (40 hours/week, Full-Time)RESPONSIBILITIESServe as secondary Case Manager and primary on-site contact for residents at assigned location, including advocating for and coordinating resident needs and services; assisting with Service Plans, Crisis Plans, and other documentation and providing consistent contacts, skills training, and care coordination to work towards goalsCoordinate with relevant internal and external departments to coordinate resident referrals, ensure timely intake into program, and review of individualized plansCollaborate with care team to ensure all residents access needed treatment, support, case management, and appointments, including transportation to external providersEnsure all interactions represent the five principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowermentCoordinate 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 trainingActively participate in Shift Change meetings and complete associated documentationComplete daily documentation in electronic medical record on resident interactions, medications dispensed when assigned, and other required documentation, ensuring an interaction or observation and subsequent documentation are completed for all residents across the teamPractice 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 useMeet identified key performance indicators and metrics for the position as identified for the program, division, and agencyParticipate in discharge planning and written summaries of treatment as needed for resident referral and releases of informationAssist with and support on-site cleaning, including skills training with residents to maintain personal and community spaces, laundry, and preparation for regular pest treatmentsProvide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as neededAlways maintain resident and staff confidentialityThe Diversion Residential Case Manager works with care team to ensure high standards of care are provided within the program, including but not limited to:Providing appropriate levels of treatment, skills training, and assistance are provided to residents in managing mental health symptoms and developing skills and insight to manage symptoms, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) per their service plan and individual needs, such as assistance in hygiene needs, cleaning, finances, transportation, etc.Partnering as a team to deliver current programming and fill vacant position dutiesWorking collaboratively with larger outpatient team of providers to support resident in actively working towards treatment goalsCoordinating care, such as scheduling, attending, and/or arranging transportation for appointments and other case management needsMaintaining and documenting in resident charts and program trackers following agency, county, state, and federal guidelinesProviding and receiving input as part of resident’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 resident events, such as outings and holiday gatheringsPerforming other duties as assignedBASIC QUALIFICATIONSApply 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 licensureSuccessfully pass criminal background check before hire dateObtain/maintain valid First Aid/CPR card or certificate within 30 days of hireComplete Tuberculosis (TB) test within first 2 weeks of hire with acceptable resultsHold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehiclesHave legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematicsAble to navigate and comprehend charts in electronic medical recordAble to work independently and within a teamAble 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 accommodationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience with mental health or diversion services populationBachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field