School of Social Work

Job Description

Job Title: Community Integration Specialist (Adult Case Manager)

Reports to: Program Manager/Clinical Director/CEO

Responsibility for Employees: No

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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