Case Manager - Mental Health Adults

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with availability of two evenings a week as needed for client appointments.

CASE MANAGER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, specializing in social sciences, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Provided direct treatment services to adult’s in a behavioral health impatient or outpatient setting for at least 12 months including experience working with adults with SMI.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of diagnostics ,psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to the SUD adult population.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Posses a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or acquire one during the onboarding process.

CASE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITES:

Intake

• Completion of the Case Management Assessment within 1 week of intake appointment.
• Case Management Assessment is updated annually, at minimum.
• Identify issues that may exist regarding safety, natural supports, and community involvement.
• Identify referrals needed for comprehensive treatment.
• Educate client and/or client guardian with respect to admission.
• Complete Community Mental Health/CareLink funding Eligibility Assessment.
• Complete Urine Drug Screen.
• Schedule appointment for psychiatric evaluation within appropriate timeframe.

Treatment Planning and Progress Reviews

• Complete individualized Treatment Plan Case Management goals and objectives for each client.
• Utilize the client’s Person-Centered Questionnaire in the development of the treatment plan and support person participation.
• Treatment Plan problem areas, goals, and objectives address the client’s DSM five-axis diagnosis and areas identified on the bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Summarize progress, barriers and set-backs on Case Management goals and objectives on the Treatment Plan via Treatment Plan Review.
• Complete a Crisis Plan for all clients on caseload within 30 days of admission.
• Facilitate Medicaid applications or facilitate communication with the DHS.

Discharge Process

• Document termination of case management services.
• Document on Treatment Plan criteria and anticipated date for planned discharge.
• Update changed discharge criteria on the TPR.
• Discharge clients with no contact for 60 days.
• Complete Discharge Summary within 21 days of discharge date.
• Complete a Continuing Care Plan for each client discharge.

Ongoing

• Coordination of appointments with psychiatrist and other primary therapists.
• Provide linking and coordination of community-based services.
• Transports clients as needed to community-based supportive, adjunctive services.
• Provide individual supportive, solution-focused interventions, not less than once every 30 days.
• Initiate contact to non-compliant clients within 24 hours of a missed appointment.
• Communicate with hospital staff and/or hospital liaison in the event of an inpatient admission.
• Meet with client in hospital within two working days of hospitalization.
• Ensure a minimum of three contacts with post-hospitalized clients, for both community and state hospital discharges.
• Meet with clients discharged from state hospitals per guidelines.
• Report medication issues, including non-compliance and adverse side effects, to clinic psychiatrist and/or AOS leadership immediately.
• Monitor substance use via Urine Drug Screens.
• Assist clients with application process for Patient Assistance Programs, track and monitor application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
• SMI: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Chauffer's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000