Case Manager - Forensics Community Navigator

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Case Manager - Forensics Community Navigator to join their team!

Job Description

To provide community-based services, helping to support individuals with significant mental health issues in achieving their recovery goals. Specifically, this position works as part of a two-person team to provide recovery-oriented support to individuals under Aid and Assist who are preparing to transition from higher levels of care including Oregon State Hospital and who may already be transitioned to community-based care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in a social service and/or mental health setting or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Must be eligible to register as a QMHA through MHACBO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support, education and intensive case management to clients to assist them in achieving their recovery-oriented goals beginning 3 months prior to discharge from Oregon State Hospital (OSH); up to 6 months providing community-based support.
• Collaborate and coordinate with OSH staff while participating in treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain strength-based approach while utilizing motivational interviewing skills and providing stage appropriate interventions. Including tapering service intensity as client’s connect with long-term community care.
• Implement approach to utilize and enhance consumers’ natural supports.
• Coordinate work with involved family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric and other providers.
• Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and services including housing, employment, SNAP, ID, SSD, etc.
• Help facilitate coordination of intake and assessment, to connect and identify community-based services including services that can be started prior to discharge.
• Continuously evaluate health and safety issues and implement appropriate crisis planning. Assist consumers in self-directing a crisis plan.
• Complete regular and required reports/data tracking and submit OHA as required.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical documentation to meet State, Federal,
• Regional and departmental standards and requirements which includes:
• Developing recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable and objective goals.
• Completing clear, organized, timely progress notes.
• Learns/utilizes computer medical record system; including use of newer office technologies.
• Maintain all applicable professional, legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.
• Maintain productivity standards set by departmental policy and carry out other instructions from supervisor and/or Director.

This position is funded through a state award with an anticipated duration of approximately 18 months. As the funding period nears its conclusion, Adapt Integrated Health Care will assess funding availability, program needs, and organizational priorities. Continued employment beyond this period is not guaranteed. If the funding is not continued or the position is not otherwise sustained, employment may conclude at the end of the funding period.

Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org [file:///C%3A/Users/zennies/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Olk/Attachments/ooa-5cc384ca-cdd8-4369-889d-cb8c95392f7f/de56788f894de759d0db22fc1885415ed0e6a1df889d50dd484a6cd5d3ef0c45/www.adaptoregon.org].

We Offer

• 100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available
• Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
• In-house training, on-site professional development, and annual allowance for external training
• Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable
• Clinical supervision towards licensure is available

Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 and 2025!

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.

For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call (541) 672-2691