Wabanaki is hiring a Case Manager for their Bangor Office
Are you planning a job change? If so, we have two case manager positions for Wabanaki Division of Cornerstone in the Bangor and Houlton areas. We are an approved behavioral health home organization. Our model is to provide integrated, whole-person, culturally sensitive care. We are a small program, with many benefits to offer. We have a low turnover with high staff satisfaction. Our team is dedicated, dynamic and experienced. We are looking for an individual with an MHRTC to work directly with a targeted community. We are a program that promotes professionals to provide excellent care while in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. We are competitive with our rates and benefits.
You can contact us in the following ways:
Phone: (207)992-0410; ask for Raenicha Johnson or Tanya Francis
Job Description
Job Title: Community Integration Specialist (Adult Case Manager)
Reports to: Program Manager/CEO’s/Clinical Director
Responsibility for Employees: No
Responsibilities: Provide community case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Duties:
- Assess client strengths and needs.
- Meet with clients on a regular basis as is clinically necessary
- Develop client centered treatment plans (ISP) with measurable goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement client centered safety/crisis plans and complete assessments for each client.
- Monitor and ensure quality of services.
- Coordinate and participate in team meetings with client, guardian and other service providers and natural supports.
- Assist client in accessing and utilizing community supports.
- Monitor the delivery of client services.
- Advocate and refer for services and resources for unmet needs.
- Assist, monitor and support client in transitioning between services
- Maintain client records and progress notes in compliance with regulatory requirements as developed by DHHS and MaineCare and CBH.
- Develop relationships with representatives from other agencies to support clients.
- Adhere to client confidentiality requirements and standards.
- Participate in all staff meetings, educational opportunities and clinical supervisions as directed by supervisor.
- Maintain professional integrity and boundaries with all providers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Education: MHRT-C Certification
- 1-2 years of relevant experience working with persons with mental illness.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Computer skills including Word and Excel.
- Valid drivers license and proof of automobile insurance
- Working conditions: Walking up and down stairs, standing sitting and visiting clients in their home and the community. May be required to lift 20-25lbs.
- You may be exposed to second hand smoke
- Experience with BHHO
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Uphold and preserve the confidentiality of clients to the highest degree.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work where there is prolonged sitting and/standing.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer terminal, telephone, photocopier and other office equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry books, boxes and/or medical charts weighing up to 10lbs
Mental Requirements:
- Possess good organizational, detail and time management skills
- Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job
- Ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and other information in a clear and precise manner using both written and oral forms of communication
Expectations:
- Appropriate personal appearance
- Complete and comply with Agency’s orientation and training requirements
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor
- Become familiar and comply with Agency’s standards and procedures
- Become familiar with Agency, programs, policies and personnel
- Motivation to attend and participate in continuing and required education
- To work as part of a team