Case Manager, Housing Based

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare , Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Case Manager. Position Summary/Responsibilities The goal of the Permanent Supportive Housing team is to assist our clients in securing and maintaining stable, affordable rental housing in the community. The program adheres to a Housing First model, an approach that prioritizes providing and funding permanent housing in order to end the cycle of homelessness and allow individuals to pursue personal goals, actively participate in mental health treatment, and improve their quality of life. The Case Manager engages homeless individuals with serious mental illness and assists them to secure housing, navigate the disability application process, and apply for all financial entitlements. The Case Manager helps clients access treatment and rehabilitative services for integrated health and behavioral health care, thereby promoting wellness, reducing the frequency of unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and reducing overall health care costs. A successful candidate will be compassionate, proficient in completing clinical documentation, knowledgeable about community resources, have good interpersonal skills, and enjoy functioning as part of a small, highly interactive team. This position is funded by the on-going Permanent Supportive Housing Funding from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Hiring Range The anticipated base salary for this position is $43,022.07 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended. Requirements Education: Minimum of a high school diploma. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred. Experience: One year clinical experience working in the human services field preferred. Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or the homeless population preferred. Licensure/Certifications: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred. Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection. Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years. Special Work Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee occasionally lifts and or carries up to 25 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 150 (wheelchair) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer and research). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. Travel up to 5%. Travel is local. Travels to various sites in the community for the purpose of monitoring supports in a variety of settings and participating in meetings with peers and community agencies. Why work at BRBH? Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives. Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays. Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA. EOE Statement Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr