Licensed Case Manager – Behavioral Health
Location | Akron, United States of America |
Date Posted | December 11, 2024 |
Category |
Medicine / Health
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Job Type |
Full-time
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State | Ohio (OH) |
Description
Description
The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Case Manager to join one of our regional treatment teams. This individual enhances the provision of clinical services to clients by offering practical help, building community support, teaching recovery-based skills, and monitoring services.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve on a team built up of fellow Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff to navigate the needs and care of your clients, attending team meetings on a regular basis.
- Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each person’s needs.
- Assist individuals to identify and minimize the effects of their psychiatric symptoms, enabling individuals to self-manage their illness.
- Coordinate and participate in the development of an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) that shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives.
- Connect clients with community resources to help them develop interpersonal and community coping skills.
- Assist the individual in fostering and increasing their social support networks of relatives, friends, and/or volunteers.
- Accompany individuals to appointments and activities, assisting in daily living skills training as needed.
- Maintain relevant documentation.
- This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.
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About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of an LSW or LPC licensure.
- Prior experience in case management working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
- A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.
- A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
- Skill in assessing individuals for strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
- Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to negotiate assertively from an advocacy perspective.
- Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to access.
What We Offer:
- Pay for this position starts at $24.00-28.50/hr for candidates holding an LSW, LPC, or LICDC
- Pay for this position starts at $26.91- 32.00/hr for candidates holding an LISW or LPCC
- Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
- A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
- Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
- Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
- Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
- 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
Further Information
Company's website: www.cssbh.org
Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/
Community Support Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer: EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability, with an active interest in Diversity and Inclusion.