Case Manager II - Adult Outpatient Job Opening

Our Team is looking for a Case Manager II for the Adult Outpatient department at Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare.

The Case Manager II is an entry level position that naturally progresses into a Therapist I role. The Case Manager II will assist adults at Greater Lakes’ outpatient services in their journey toward their personal recovery and wellness.

The Case Manager II would provide individualized, person-centered clinical case management services. Including:

• Counseling

• Psycho-education

• Leading group sessions

• Educational/vocational support

• Housing assistance

• Crisis stabilization

• Assistance with medical, community and natural resources.

The Case Manager II will also partner with clients, their families, and significant others in obtaining, maintaining, and using appropriate mental health/community resources.

Additional goals would be providing counseling to help clients re-establish self-identity, sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, by developing plans for work, school, and/or volunteering, and making community connections.

• Use effective clinical case management skills to assure appropriate client-centered care.
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation in a timely, accurate manner.
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation in a timely, accurate manner.
• Manage all clinical and documentation functions in ways that meet department productivity goals.
• Provides secondary and/or Optional CM2-Adult functions effectively.

• A.A. degree in a mental health related field plus two years of experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental disorders
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the recovery model.
• Familiarity with the DSM-V and competency in accurate diagnoses.
• Knowledge of the major components of a mental status examination and competency in performing on-going assessments.
• Ability to implement a continuum of care for consumers based on consumer need and level of functioning.
• Ability to develop and implement recovery plans.
• Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications with the ability to recognize side-effects.
• Basic awareness of substance abuse/dependence issues.
• Thorough knowledge of community resources and the ability to develop appropriate links for consumers.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting with 21 days per year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Employer Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program