Mental Health Case Manager I

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?
Catholic Charities is the place for you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or similar field
• Completion of a practicum or internship that:
• (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and
• (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
• Has a minimum of two years supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children with mental illness, substance use disorder or emotional disturbance: or traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness recovery from mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effects.
• Has a valid driver’s license as they may transport clients.
• Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness.
  JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular; Full-Time; Hourly; Exempt

PHYSICALLY RESTRAINING CLIENTS

NO
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description Updated: 9/26/2024.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.

• Conduct individual assessments, assessing functional strengths, resources and needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered, trauma informed community support plans.
• Implement interventions identified in support plan, support client with referrals to external providers, maintain connection with external providers and provide case coordination support.
• Develop therapeutic relationship with team and client. Supports and advocates on behalf of client in the procurement of services and benefits entitlement, assisting with required paperwork as necessary.
• Maintains complete case documentation and records, as required by Catholic Charities, the funders, or licensure/regulatory bodies. Ensure confidentiality of all records and interactions.
• Coordinate services both internally and externally including; county case manager, family/guardian of client, work personnel, medical personnel, etc.
• Attend supervision, case consultation meetings and participate in team-based decisions regarding all clients and services.
• Maintain client files, update client files, update treatment plans a minimum of once every six months and do all required documentation as specified in DHS guidelines, utilizing professional writing skills.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of data and reporting for purposes of accountability and client outcomes.
• Provide case management to support housing retention, including supporting timely rent payment, renewal of benefits, maintaining a habitable housing unit, etc.
• May transport clients
  Other duties as assigned.