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The Case Manager for Avivo's Intense Community Based Services (ICBS) will provide access to community support services for adults experiencing mental illness and addiction that are at greatest risk, by developing a collaborative discharge and transition programs with community providers to help client with stabilization. Program participants are referred to Avivo through collaborations with both Allina Hospitals and Clinics as well as Medica. We provide short term, intense case management services that are innovative, person centered, strength based, and outcome driven. We strive for the highest quality of services using culturally responsive and evidence-based practices in a trauma-informed environment. The Case Manager works with high-risk patients living within the community and are living with serious mental illness and complex co-occurring disorder to develop recovery goals based on their individual needs. This position is a foundational learning opportunity for future work in Human Services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver behavioral health intakes and interim care coordination services. Services will begin when an eligible person is referred by a partnering community agency that has identified the individual as needing intense case management services.
• Complete intake with referred client. Review the assessment of needs, establish a case plan designed to meet the immediate service needs and set up on-going services in the community.
• Coordinate physical and behavioral health management using the concept of Whole Person Care while addressing both client-center goals and health related social needs to efficiently improve overall health of the client.
• Assure that all changes in client status or needs are communicated through documentation.
• Assist in coordinating care with clients' medical providers i.e., PCP, dentist, specialty providers and preventative care.
• Provide collaboration and education to significant others and family members who are interested in assisting the client in their recovery process to the extent requested by the client.
• Continueing case consulation with an experience team member

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA in behavioral sciences or related field required including but not limited to social work or psychology from an accredited college or university or 1 year of experience in case management.
• Experience with and/or commitment to working in a diverse, continuum of services in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Experience with and/or a demonstrated commitment to developing and delivering culturally responsive services.
• Must have a valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle and proof of car insurance.

PREFERRED:

• Two years case management experience of which at least one year is experience in community based mental health with adults recovering from mental illness or combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Previous work experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Work experience in a culturally diverse environment.
• Experience with programs serving individuals with dual diagnoses.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan: with matching contributions
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

IN ADDITION:

• Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
• Clinical supervision towards licensure
• Competitive pay, based on education & experience
• Mileage reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.