Health Navigator (Mental Health Case Manager)

Jocogov; Olathe (KS); In loco; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson County Government in Kansas seeks a Health Navigator (MNH Case Manager) to assist individuals with severe mental illness by coordinating access to physical and behavioral health services and linking to community supports.

The role emphasizes short-term case management, collaboration with providers, and documentation; requires a bachelor's in human services and a valid driver's license, with emergency readiness as a standard duty.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required.
• Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.
• One year of related work experience is preferred.
• Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.
• In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Mansioni

• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long-term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community-based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
• Manages the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program.
• Outreaches clients in the community who are considered to be high risk.
• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

The Adult Services Team at Johnson County Mental Health Center is looking to fill the position of Health Navigator (MNH Case Manager) to work with individuals who experience severe mental illness. This team facilitates access to an array of physical health services and behavioral health care and builds linkages to other community and social supports. The Health Navigator provides short-term case management supports to individuals who only receive medication services from a prescriber at the Center.

Job Description

Job duties may include:

• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine serviceeligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies toresearch and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long-term individual needs;encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in thedevelopment, implementation and review of plans.
• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures servicesprovided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in acommunity-based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitatesskill development and support groups.
• Manages the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program.
• Outreaches clients in the community who are considered to be high risk.
• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according tomeasurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Staff are expected to use organization-approved ambient listening technology to support timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and client privacy requirements.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required. Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

One year of related work experience is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.