Case Manager - FHARPS

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING… Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers amazing benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 10 total paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays available upon hire, 20+ days of PTO days in the first year and only increases from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!

Starting Pay Range - $24.46 - $26.28 /hr

Position Overview :

This position is highly community based. The primary focus of this position will be a housing first model and will focus on the Trueblood and/or Forensics populations with referrals originating from multiple sources, including going to the jail. The Housing Case Manager will develop both consumer and landlord relationships, assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining housing and an independent living status, and assist with all housing resources. The Housing Case Manager will be responsible for completing assessments, charting in an EMR and submitting both monthly and quarterly information required for tracking.

Essential Job Functions :

• Familiar with Landlord Tenant Law and ensure that CRMHS is in compliance with applicable laws for housing programs.
• Familiar with location matching, roommate matching, background checks, leasing/application packets
• Familiarity with Rent/Lease information and assistance (e.g. notices, evictions, housing support, rent collection)
• Coordinate with community partners and organizations for referrals, housing placements, braided funding and long term supports
• Working with clients while in temporary housing, including shelters or hotels.
• Facilitate consumer groups as needed
• Provide all aspects of Housing Support Services to individuals enrolled
• Act as Liaison between consumer, landlord, other partnering agencies
• Coordinate with local profit and non-profits (e.g. HEN, VHA, Home and Community Services, Clark County Jail, SUD, Crisis, etc. Must be able to gain jail access.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings as applicable
• Work as a team member with other CRMHS staff and other agencies when appropriate
• Coordinate care internally to assure timely communication relative to consumer needs and preferences
• Maintain all appropriate records and charts

• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships within the agency.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in the social service field with mental illness, medically fragile and/or chemical dependency preferred.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to recovery principles and client-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in the field.
• High level of autonomy, flexibility, and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Proficient computer skills (EHR systems, outlook, word, excel, etc.)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, basic knowledge of chronic mental illness, customer service, maintaining and building therapeutic relationships.
• Assessment skills, multi-tasking, making decisions, problem solving, and good time management skills.
• Flexible and open to change.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while completing documentation and attending virtual or in-person meetings
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during community outreach and home visit activities
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials, supplies, or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and phone for extended periods
• Ability to drive or arrange reliable transportation to community-based appointments throughout Clark County and surrounding areas
• Ability to navigate various environments including client homes, clinical settings, and community locations (stairs, uneven terrain, etc.