$1000 sign on bonus after 30 days.
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager – Mental Health Professional (MHP) in West Chicago, Dupage County who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
What will you be doing?
- Responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans utilizing the IM+CANS to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.
- Complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
- Work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client-centered approach.
- Promote client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges, as needed.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Work scheduled hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs, as assigned by Program Manager or Director.
- Responsible to provide independent program coverage when scheduled.
- Assure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations while providing services and completing assignments. Review and follow updated policies and procedures.
- Facilitate communications and coordination of services with other AID staff and professionals in the community utilizing phone communication and email.
- Maintain professionalism and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers and outside agencies.
- Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards (MRO) monthly.
- Complete all required case management documentation (IM+CANS, consents, residential/agency paperwork) on a timely basis.
- Complete and sign all MRO Documentation within 48 hours using Cx360
- Meet with all assigned clients on regular basis depending on program and client needs; submit daily activity logs.
- Develop, review and revise the IM+CANS and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including apartment maintenance, and provide client training consistent with the treatment goals.
- Provide guidance to MHP and RSA staff regarding implementation of IM+CANS goals/objectives.
- Obtain Input from clients, families, guardians and other staff on how to improve residential services.
- Monitor and report safety of clients’ living arrangement
- Acquire and maintain required trainings and certifications as well as any other trainings assigned by Manager.
- Assist clients in paying bills, budgeting and banking per program procedure.
- Oversight or management of client funds when necessary (dual signature accounts, AID rep. Payees).
- Obtain and maintain client benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Link Card, Etc).
- Assure client records are properly maintained per agency procedures.
- Complete authorizations, reauthorizations and spend-down paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Update Cx360 with corrections whenever necessary, but at least annually to ensure accuracy of records.
- Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs and in line with client rights and the Mental Health Recovery Model.
- Attend monthly clinical supervisions per DHS requirement
- Attend monthly team meetings and be a positive contributor.
- Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager and Director per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reports, petitions, encounters).
- Promote a relationship between clients’ families and additional supports.
- Provide transportation to clients in personal or agency vehicles when necessary for work, shopping, appointments, etc.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with coworkers, agencies and other stakeholders.
- Maintain a team approach to services.
- Maintain client rights.
- Participate in agency committees as assigned.
- Assure the coordination of services in the community to meet client needs (ie. Financial, legal, advocacy, medical, ect.)
- Promote community / family involvement in facility programs.
- Participate in and promote organizational and division fund-raising and annual events.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of client activities.
- Request scheduled and unscheduled PTO utilizing the PayCom program. Complete punch requests on PayCom as necessary.
- Follow program and agency procedures for notifying management when unable to attend a scheduled workday.
- Perform all other related duties, as assigned and in accordance with AID policies and philosophies.
- Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges, as needed.
- Communicates with service delivery partners, which may include Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Pharmacists, Employers, Community Supports, and other Health Professionals, as needed, to facilitate the achievement of client’s wellness objectives..
- Utilizes a variety of appropriate resources and educational materials for wellness coaching. (ie., Health Matters Curriculum, Smoking cessation materials, Weight Management information, etc.)
- Promote awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.
What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf
- $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
