What You'll Do:

The Case Manager is responsible for managing the care of individuals who are in crisis and stabilizing from acute episodes. This role involves facilitating admission intakes, treatment planning, discharge planning, obtaining collateral, assisting in the legal process, and initiating personalized care plans. The Case Manager works closely with an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to coordinate care and discharge planning for individuals, their families, local providers, and other referral sources. This position also carries a caseload and serves as an ambassador to community partners.

• Educates and informs individuals of consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures.
• Participates regularly in Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to develop and implement an individualized person-centered Treatment Plan that is appropriate for brief intervention. Complete the signed Treatment Plan and review with each individual and any other involved parties.
• Gather collateral from the individual and involved parties to provide a thorough assessment of what an individuals' needs are for treatment and discharge.
• Actively coordinate care and provide referrals for individuals to ensure services are coordinated with both facility staff and external providers.
• Identify and address gaps in service needs for participating parties in service delivery to the individual; and make appropriate recommendations to meet individuals' needs upon discharge.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to engage, monitor and communicate with the individual ensuring that safety is maintained while meeting the individuals' needs.
• Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary. Document all services and individuals' activities in the medical record regarding brief interventions, coordination of care, discharge planning, treatment planning, and any other pertinent information.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Virginia Involuntary Commitment process.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the DBHDS and DMAS behavioral health system
• Participate in individual and group supervision as required. Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field and 2 (two) years of related experience 

• Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia behavioral health system of care and resources within it

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance Card

It would be great if you had:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

• Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues

• Knowledge of and experience with the Virginia involuntary treatment process

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

The typical hiring range for this role in Virginia is $33.35 - 40.13 hourly. The exact compensation will be based on factors such as years of experience, competency, and skill level.

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.