Case Manager - Therapeutic Courts

Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Case Manager?
In this position, Case Managers provide intensive community support to individuals who have a diagnosed behavioral health challenge, co-occurring substance use disorder, and are frequently utilizing emergency services or having frequent contact with the criminal justice system. The Case Manager supports clients who are participating in one of Yakima County’s therapeutic courts, such as drug court or mental health court, to engage the client prior to their release from jail and ensure that they are participating in the required treatment. The Case Manager will coordinate with the courts to provide updates on each client’s engagement with treatment, and to offer consultation and recommendations to improve the client’s outcomes. Frequent coordination with law enforcement, emergency medical services, corrections departments, and local service providers is necessary in this role. This position requires a confident clinician who is comfortable working outside of the office in the community and within corrections settings, has exceptional communication skills, and enjoys collaboration with multiple partner organizations. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Case Manager duties may include:

• providing intensive support and case management services to high-risk clients in local jails and emergency services
• coordinating with clients’ treatment teams and community providers to develop treatment and discharge plans, including planning for treatment upon release from correctional or medical facilities and general re-entry planning
• participating in staffings for each client being served
• providing updates to the therapeutic court about client participation in treatment and making recommendations to improve outcomes
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others and taking appropriate crisis intervention steps when indicated
• reporting on contact and outcome data, including compliance reporting
• completing all documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You 
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment 
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program 
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements. 

Salary : $27 - $33