The Case Manager is responsible for conducting IM+CANS reassessments and providing counseling and skills training to clients with persistent mental illness. They must maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with a team of service providers to ensure client needs are met.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a human services field and possess at least one year of experience in behavioral health. Additionally, applicants must be IM+CANS certified or obtain certification within 30 days and maintain a valid driver's license.
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Job description
Job DetailsLevel
ExperiencedJob
Location:
Elgin
Housing
Authority 635 -
Elgin,
IL 60123Position
Type:
Full-TimeEducation
Level:
Graduate
Degree -
MastersSalary
Range: $26.75 - $26.75
HourlyJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category: Health Care$1,000 Sign on Bonus The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager, QMHP, IM+CANS Specialist in Behavioral Health for Elgin, IL who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, with one late evening until 8pm. What you will be doing? The CM QMHP IM+CANS Specialist is responsible for ensuring assessments remain updated every six months for all adult clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, seeking services in BH Outpatient/PSR and Supported Programs. The CM QMHP IM+CANS specialist is expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met. Provision of assessment, counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness disorders. Demonstrate understanding of chronic illnesses frequently experienced by those diagnosed with severe mental illness. Demonstrate knowledge of assessments and treatment planning. Ability to effectively engage client in IM+CANS development. Track outcomes, be highly organized, and have strong clinical writing skills. Essential Job Responsibilities Attend scheduled work hours Provide IM+CANS reassessment services to clients. Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules Provide case management services as medically necessary Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards. Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders. What we offer full time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf $1000 sign on bonus for full-time 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays Full-time schedule Paid training Tuition reimbursement Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD Critical Illness and Accident health insurance 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year What will you bring to the table?
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Paid training
Life insurance
Short term disability
Sign on bonus
Long term disability
Critical illness insurance
Accident health insurance
Education:
Master’s degree in a human services field required
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred IM+CANS certified or obtained within 30 days
Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
Copy machine
Telephone with voice mail system
Additional
Requirements: Flexibility to work evening hours Use of personal automobile for self, clients, and other staff. Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier. If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
