Adult Care Coordinator – Case Manager, Behavioral Health Home
South Portland, Maine, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$24 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
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About this role
Role Overview
Navigate challenging life situations to help clients achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
Work closely with individuals and families to connect them to vital resources and advocate on their behalf.
Provide holistic care coordination for adults with mental health and possibly medical needs as part of a team.
Meet one on one with clients to assess and support their needs,
Work alongside a peer, nurse care manager, and medical/psychiatric consultants.
Participate in a team-based case management model called Behavioral Health Home.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent with one year of relevant adult behavioral health work experience as an MHRT-1 required.
Associate’s Degree in the field of mental health, psychology, or a related field (behavioral health or human services) or a combination of education and experience that qualifies the candidate to receive an MHRT-C certification preferred.
Certification: MHRT-C certification or (level A or B with a strategy to receive full certification)
Must have experience doing direct service with adults who struggle with mental health.
Prefer case management experience with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and have a history of trauma, substance use, homelessness, poverty, chronic pain and serious health issues.
One year of experience required, two preferred.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent typing and lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
Benefits
Generous paid time off accrual
9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
Dental and Vision insurance options
Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process