Case Manager - Mobile Crisis Intervention

Job DetailsJob Location: Wenatchee, WA 98801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate DegreeSalary Range: $23.32 - $28.62 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: SwingPosition Summary:

The Case Manager for Mobile Crisis Intervention provides case management, stabilization and resolution services to individuals presenting with acute mental health distress/disturbance and facilitate clinical continuity for emergency services and other various clinical services, as needed. Immediate crisis services may be provided in the office or in a community based location, regardless of the program to which the individual is assigned.

Work Schedule:
Wednesday & Saturday swing shifts (10am-12am), Thursday overnight shift (7pm-9am)

Responsibilities:


Assists with engagement in mental health services and provides assistance in securing Medicaid, if indicated.
Provides case management and therapeutic services, including education, and referrals to individuals who meet RSN access to care criteria.
Staffs the Chelan Douglas Crisis Line during office hours.
Completes progress notes and other required documentation within the required timeframes.
Supports implementation of the treatment plan focusing on client strengths and risk factors
Provides services to achieve the goals identified on the treatment plan

Crisis intervention
Assisting with applying for benefits
Assisting with activities of daily living and psychosocial support
Service coordination with other providers, including health care professionals, and establishing connections with other community resources
Transportation to appointments or meetings with service providers
Obtaining housing or assisting with housing retention


Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources, coordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources as appropriate
Assists clients in linking with critical community and therapeutic based services to facilitate and sustain recovery
Attends psychiatric or medical appointments with clients as indicated
Follows agency policies regarding confidentiality and other consumer rights
Participates in supervision and staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, group supervision and other meetings as required.
Attends court hearings as indicated and testifies on behalf of individuals served if necessary.
Support cases assigned to hospital liaison

QualificationsJob Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires that physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education


Associates degree in behavioral sciences or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.


Experience


2 years of experience in direct clinical treatment services
1 year experience in the treatment of seriously disturbed children, adults, and their families


Special Skills


Knowledge and skills to work with chronically mentally ill population
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge and experience working with older adults
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
Strong family and individual clinical case management skills
Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Culturally competent in delivering services to individuals from distinct backgrounds
Ability to use a computer and to write effectively
Requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend as requested
Requires extensive travel in the community
Requires work in clients homes and other community locations
Requires the ability to tolerate exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pets and other conditions common to a variety of home environments


Licensure, Registration, Certification


Valid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration


Employment is conditional upon:


Being cleared by criminal background check and fin