Stepping Up Case Manager — Community Reentry Advocate

AltaPointe Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks a dedicated mental health professional to coordinate and provide services under the Stepping Up program. You will conduct case management, build plans with clients, and collaborate with county jails and hospitals to connect clients with essential community resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline and state-case management certification, with ongoing knowledge-building in adult psychiatric and substance use care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline required.
• Certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health required.
• Knowledge of adult specialty to be attained within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and substance use disorders in adults; cultural diversity; crisis intervention; rehabilitation principles; community resources; adult education methods; benefits like Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides services related to the Stepping Up program.
• Conducts case management services for participants in the Stepping Up program.
• Represents the needs of persons admitted into the Stepping Up program and ensures quality services.
• Completes needs assessments and develops case management plans.
• Implements case management plans and monitors client progress.
• Develops liens with referral sources and assists clients in accessing services.
• Documents per AltaPointe standards and SUN-R assessments.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and team meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline

Certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Alabama seeks a dedicated mental health professional to coordinate and provide services under the Stepping Up program. You will conduct case management, build plans with clients, and collaborate with county jails and hospitals to connect clients with essential community resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline and state-case management certification, with ongoing knowledge-building in adult psychiatric and substance use care.