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.

CASE MANAGER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in social sciences, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Provided direct treatment services to adult’s in a behavioral health impatient or outpatient setting for 12 months, or completed an applicable internship working with adults with SMI
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of diagnostics ,psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Posses a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or acquire one during the onboarding process.

CASE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITES:

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

Treatment Planning and Progress Reviews

• Complete individualized Treatment Plan Case Management goals and objectives .
• Case Management goals and objectives demonstrate that the treatment plan was developed with the patient.
• Utilize the patient’s Person-Centered Questionnaire in the development of the treatment plan .
• Treatment Plan problem areas, goals, and objectives address the patient’s DSM five-axis diagnosis and areas identified on the bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Case Management goals and objectives on the Treatment Plan are updated via Treatment Plan Review.

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 patients with no contact per policy.
• Complete Discharge Summary.
• Complete a Continuing Care Plan for each patient discharged.

Ongoing

• Coordination of appointments with psychiatrist and other primary therapists.
• Provide linking and coordination of community-based services.
• Transports patients as needed to community-based supportive, adjunctive services.
• Provide individual supportive, solution-focused interventions.
• Initiate contact to non-compliant patients.
• Communicate with hospital staff and/or hospital liaison in the event of an admission.
• Meet with patient in hospital within two (2) working days of of hospitalization.
• Ensure a minimum of three contacts with post-hospitalized patients.
• Report medication issues, including non-compliance and adverse side effects, to clinic psychiatrist and/or clinic supervisor immediately.

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
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in the community?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SMI: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral health or case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000