Intensive Case Manager at Gratiot Integrated Health Network

Alma, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

71968.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Coordination of Services, Community Education, Interpersonal Skills, Mental Health Services, Cultural Competence, Documentation, Advocacy, Team Collaboration, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Planning, Healthcare Navigation, Training Coordination

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Intensive Case Manager, to provide Intensive Case Management services to individual adults that are identified as high-risk, with co-occurring disorders and serious behavioral health challenges. The Intensive Case Manager is responsible for case coordination, linking, monitoring, and implementation of all aspects of individual consumer plans of service for adults, and their families, in our program. The Intensive Case Manager performs initial and annual assessment of consumers receiving mental health services, facilitates and coordinates team meetings to determine appropriate treatment planning, makes referrals for other services as appropriate, and provides crisis intervention and support for consumers in various levels of distress. The Intensive Case Manager serves as the primary point of contact for multi-disciplinary treatment and ensures cohesive and continuous care for individuals with multiple, complex needs. With one of our strategic priorities focused on becoming a leading employer of choice in Mid-Michigan, GIHN offers competitive salary, benefits and paid time off, all of which begin on your first day of employment. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider GIHN as your next, and last, employer: Flexible working conditions Medical insurance you can trust with BCBS of Michigan. Low employee contribution and employer funded HSA. Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision at low, to no, employee cost. Paid maternal, paternal and adoption leave. Student Loan Forgiveness options with Public Service Loan Forgiveness and State-Funded programs 182 hours of paid time off able to be earned in first year which increases with longevity, plus 13 paid holidays Corebridge financial planning manages our social security opt-out program, along with 401a, 457b and an annual employer contribution of 7.5%. Employer paid life insurance. Employer paid short term disability On-site pharmacy for employee convenience EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt/Salary Status SALARY RANGE: $ $51,001.60 - $71,968 Requirements Essential Functions. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, GIHN will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, to allow them to perform the essential functions of a job, unless doing so causes undue hardship on the operation of GIHN. 1. Performs initial and annual assessment of adults receiving mental health services to determine individual needs, including the procurement of personal, family, emotional, social, functional, vocational and medical information. 2. Provides coordination of services to include assessment, planning, linkage and advocacy with referral sources such as physicians, schools, community professionals, agencies, hospitals, and courts, as required to meet the needs of the consumer receiving services, ensuring continuity of services. 3. Actively participates in Intensive Case Management team huddles. 4. Provides service delivery and crisis intervention by phone, walk-in or by appointment, as needed. 5. May also serve as part of the Mobile Response team or Emergency Services team that provides intensive crisis stabilization services. 6. Facilitates team meetings to determine appropriate treatment planning which includes development of the Person-Centered Planning process. Also coordinates meetings to obtain input regarding problem resolution and crisis intervention. 7. Assists high risk adults requesting services with entry into, and exit from, the community mental health system and works with consumers to navigate the healthcare system in general. 8. Demonstrates the core clinical competencies required to treat consumers with co-occurring disorders by use of evidence-based development of motivational interviewing, stages of change, and welcoming practices. 9. Collaborates in the development and implementation of residential programming as needed. 10. Facilitates in-service training of home managers and other staff, participating as required. Also coordinates in-service training sessions for any staff that may be working with the consumer. 11. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with collaborating resources. 12. Coordinates face-to-face encounters with each consumer on the assigned caseload per the guidelines set forth in the Person-Centered Plan. 13. May serve as a member of the emergency services crisis team, providing 24-hour crisis intervention for the residents of Gratiot County. 14. Participates in assigned committee activities as required, i.e., Behavioral Treatment Committee, etc., staff conferences, patient review meetings and in-service training sessions as part of the clinical services team. 15. Works to enhance community understanding and acceptance of individuals with mental illness or developmental disability, co-occurring disorders and substance use disorders. 16. Educates the community about existing GIHN services through educational presentations to civic and community agencies and leaders, or other interest groups. 17. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scope of activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and the federal and state programs offered by those agencies. 18. Maintains and completes detailed records in compliance with regulatory and professional standards, GIHN policy and third-party funding source requirements. 19. Establishes a positive and productive relationship with other community agencies and residents as it relates to current developments in the mental health field and provides them with education regarding the services available at GIHN. 20. Protects the security, confidentiality and integrity of all protected health information in a manner that is consistent with HIPAA, MDHHS and GIHN policy and procedure. 21. Assures consumers’ rights are protected and recipient rights procedures are followed throughout GIHN and its provider network. 22. Attends and actively participates in GIHN required training as well as seeks external education opportunities for professional growth and development. 23. Abides by all applicable GIHN policies and procedures. 24. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. 25. Performs work and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 26. May serve as a member of the health home care team. Will attend weekly huddles to provide updates on progress toward behavioral health goals and objectives. Serves as a liaison between Encompass Team (BHH Team) and any other GIHN ancillary services provider Competencies. Must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of trauma and social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served. GIHN employees will actively support the goal of person-centered planning. Will demonstrate competencies related to the complexities of the human condition and the manner in which physical health, mental health, substance use , and trauma are interrelated. Must demonstrate computer skills, includes entering and retrieving data. Must be able to read and interpret statistical data. Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must exhibit strong spelling, grammar and both oral and written communication skills. Supervisory Responsibility. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. Minimal remote work is allowable up to one day per week with supervisor approval Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds Position Type/Expected Hours of Work. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed but the employee is expected to be available during the core works hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the majority of the time, and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status, unless an adjusted schedule is pre-approved (a minimum of 30 hours per week is required to maintain full time benefit status). Some evening hours and weekends may be required. Travel. This job requires considerable travel throughout Gratiot County, and may require additional travel, outside of Gratiot County, for training and/or conferences. Required Education and Experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, Special Education or a related field, is required. Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree, i.e. LLBSW, LBSW, RN, BSN, MSN, LMSW, SST, RSW, CSW, etc., is required. Must have experience in the provision of services to individuals with mental health illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a mental health or other human services agency including QIDP, QMHP or CMHP. Preferred Education and Experience. Three years of work experience in the mental health field. Experience with Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), intensive case management, or similar evidence-based models. EEO Statement. GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family history), political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by local, Michigan or federal law. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. GIHN expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above, or any other protected status. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Other Duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above functions will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices, person-centered planning and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process, as applicable to the work performed.

Responsibilities

The Intensive Case Manager provides case coordination and crisis intervention for high-risk adults with behavioral health challenges. They are responsible for assessing individual needs and facilitating treatment planning while ensuring continuity of care.