Mental Health Case Manager

3 weeks ago


Waukegan, Illinois, United States Independence Center Full time
Job Opportunity: Mental Health Case Manager

About the Role:

The Independence Center is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Case Manager to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for providing initial and ongoing assessment, clinical diagnosis, and development of individualized treatment plans for our members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, safety and discharge plans, progress notes, reports, and service interventions for services rendered by members.
  • Provide case management services, including linking members to community resources and providing referrals to meet their needs.
  • Assist members in obtaining public entitlements, housing, community resources, and other essential services.
  • Coordinate, transport, and participate in appointments with mental and physical health medical providers to promote collaborative care.
  • Conduct non-medical assessments, such as home safety, transportation, employment, and community/environment resources, to provide referrals for appropriate services.
  • Provide ongoing outreach to members who have been absent from our programs for extended periods.
  • Facilitate educational and therapeutic groups in areas such as life skills, communication, coping, and conflict management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with serious and chronic mental illness.
  • Strong interpersonal, mediation, conflict resolution skills.
  • Able to demonstrate sound judgment and demeanor in dealing with safety issues, emergencies, and high conflict situations.
  • Valid driver's license and proof of insurability.
  • Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Word, Outlook, and basic computer competency.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including health, medical, dental, vision, life, disability (short/long term) insurances.
  • 403B retirement savings plan with employer match up to 2% of total compensation.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays in the first year.

About the Independence Center:

We are a small, private agency providing psychosocial rehabilitation, group and individual therapy, case management, vocational, and housing services to adults with chronic mental health needs in Lake County. Our staff strive to make a positive impact in the lives of the community we serve through a unique and whole person-centered approach to treatment.



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