SMI Case Manager EMPACT

CL 4b246ed9 69f4 44c6 907c 44fcb89543eb; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, an EEO/AA Employer, is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the SMI Adult population in Maricopa, Arizona. The role involves providing direct crisis intervention and support to clients and families.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults. Benefits include generous PTO, medical and dental plans, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or BHT requirements.
• Experience with SMI Adult population required.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service crisis intervention to families and children.
• Complete family needs assessments and referrals to community services.
• Ensure continuity of care with comprehensive client services.

Skills

Experience with Severely Mentally Ill Adults

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field

Job description

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

Sign-on bonus up to $2000 (limited time incentive)

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Case Manager to work with our SMI Adult population at our City of Maricopa location. (The city of Maricopa, in Pinal county, is 25 miles southwest of Chandler, AZ).

This position will provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in-home client services. It completes family needs assessments, makes appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate, ensures the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients and assists in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators in accomplishing this function. This position is Full Time and will require flexibility with scheduling client and family needs.

What you’ll provide:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field or meet BHT requirements.
• Experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults and the adult system of care is required.
• Need to have flexible work hours and ability to meet with individuals in their home, community or office.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
• Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old. All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.