CASE MANAGER

Case Manager

Yakima, WA 98902

Overview

Salary Range $27.12 - $40.68 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's degree

Description

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. In this position, Case Managers provide supportive counseling and care coordination to clients on our Crisis - Acute Care team, a youth-focused program whose goal is to minimize the trauma, disruption, and potential disability that can result from psychosis and schizophrenia-related symptoms. The Crisis - Acute Care program works to identify as early as possible individuals who are experiencing psychosis, stabilize their symptoms, strengthen their family & social supports, and help develop the skills and knowledge to manage their condition for the long term. This program serves young people age 15-25 who live in Yakima County and have experienced their first episode of psychosis within the previous year. Case Managers on the Crisis - Acute Care team support clients with connecting to community resources, building skills for self-advocacy and social participation, and keeping engaged with treatment. In this role, strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly are essential.

This position will work Sunday - Wednesday; 10PM-9AM

Case Manager duties may include:

• Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• Assisting clients with obtaining benefits and community services
• Serving as protective payee for assigned clients and assisting with budgeting and tracking spending
• Visiting a client in their home or apartment to deliver medications, check on safety issues, or assist with life skill development
• Coordinating with other service providers and treatment teams to expedite services and advocate on the client's behalf
• Monitoring clients' progress, symptoms, and medication response
• Facilitating educational, behavioral health, or skill-building groups
• Completing all documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field
• Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.