Mental Health Case Manager

Renewal, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Case Manager to provide case management for reentrants with mental health and/or substance abuse histories in a program setting.

The role functions as the primary contact for reentrants and assists with connecting them to clinical services. You will help manage medications, develop and implement case plans, and enforce program guidelines while supporting the supervisor in daily operations and policy development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Policy, or related field.
• Two years experience providing mental health and substance abuse services.
• Ability to communicate and help reentrants express their needs and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for Renewal reentrants with mental health and/or drug and/or alcohol histories.
• Act as primary contact for reentrants and assist with connecting to clinical services.
• Assist with creating and implementing case management plans; maintain records and ensure program compliance.

Skills

Human relations skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Definition:

Provide case management for Renewal reentrants with mental health and/or drug and alcohol diagnosis/histories. Will act as the primary contact for reentrants and assist the reentrant with connecting them with clinical services. The primary responsibility will be to assist the reentrants with managing their medication, treatment and community schedules. The Mental Health Case Managers will assist the reentrant with creating and implementing a case management plan. Must enforce compliance to program guidelines and assist the Mental Health Case Management Supervisor in the functioning of work release center's daily activities (administration), in initiating and developing policies and procedures, and maintaining records.

Eligibility Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Knowledge of Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Policy, or other related field; human relations skills a must; should become familiar with the Criminal Justice/MH systems and community resources. Two years experience providing mental health and substance abuse services. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management, employees, and reentrants; ability to deal effectively with reentrants and referral sources; self-starting, motivated, and adept to changing technology; proven skills at problem solving, conducting research; should be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to communicate and to help the reentrants express their own needs and aspirations.

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, and a minimum two years experience in related field required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Protected Veteran/

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