Clinical Specialist (Case Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Help Change Lives.

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can build relationships, support individuals on their recovery journey, and make a lasting difference in your community—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance? Join West River Mental Health and become part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered behavioral healthcare throughout Western South Dakota and the Black Hills. For more than 75 years, West River Mental Health has been committed to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare services to individuals and families across our region. As the largest and most comprehensive community mental healthcare provider in Western South Dakota, we offer meaningful career opportunities where employees can grow professionally while making a difference every day.

West River Mental Health has recently made significant investments in our compensation structure, including enhanced wages for these positions.

We are currently accepting applications for Clinical Specialists to join our CARE, FACT, and IMPACT teams.

These teams provide intensive, community-based support to individuals living with mental illness and other complex behavioral health needs. As a Clinical Specialist, you will work directly with clients to coordinate treatment, recovery, and support services while helping individuals build the skills and connections needed to live as independently and successfully as possible.

About the Position

As a Clinical Specialist, you will be an important part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Your work will extend beyond an office setting and into the community, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve and support them in real-life situations.

You will work alongside clients to identify their strengths, needs, and goals while helping coordinate the medical, psychiatric, social, vocational, and community resources that support their recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, relationship-based work, problem-solving, and making a direct impact in the lives of others.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities may include:

• Participating in the ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement of clients
• Working with clients and team members to develop and implement person-centered, individualized treatment plans
• Coordinating assessments and evaluations to support eligibility and access to services
• Monitoring client progress toward identified treatment, recovery, and wellness goals
• Helping coordinate medical, social, psychiatric, co-occurring, and other community-based services
• Providing direct support, advocacy, and referrals based on individual client needs
• Supporting clients in accessing financial resources, vocational opportunities, employment, and training
• Assisting individuals with symptom monitoring and supporting their response to treatment and education
• Teaching and supporting daily living skills such as grocery shopping, hygiene, self-care, maintaining housing, and utilizing transportation
• Supporting clients in exploring employment and other opportunities that promote independence
• Instructing and supporting clients in the self-administration of prescription and nonprescription medications, as appropriate
• Transporting and accompanying clients to appointments and community-based services as needed
• Advocating for clients to access needed services, benefits, and financial entitlements
• Helping connect clients and families with self-help groups, support systems, and other community resources
• Engaging family members and other natural supports, with appropriate consent, to provide education and connection to resources
• Participating actively in team meetings and supporting an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to care
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements
• Supporting a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment

Education & Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent .

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with individuals in a case management, behavioral health, healthcare, or human services role
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field
• Experience working directly with individuals experiencing mental illness or other behavioral health challenges

Because this position involves providing services in the community, candidates must be comfortable traveling throughout the service area and transporting clients as needed.

Why West River Mental Health?

At West River Mental Health, we believe that taking care of our employees is just as important as taking care of the individuals and communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful, long-term careers while still having time for their families, personal lives, and the moments that matter most.

We offer:

• Recently enhanced and competitive wages
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Valuable experience in community-based behavioral healthcare
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• A career where every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference

We recognize that our employees have lives, families, and important moments outside of work. We strive to create an environment that supports flexibility while also providing meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Live and Work in the Beautiful Black Hills

West River Mental Health is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota , located in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills. Rapid City offers an exceptional balance of community, culture, recreation, and adventure. With excellent schools, diverse community activities, rich history, and incredible access to outdoor recreation, the Black Hills offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, exploring, arts and culture, family activities, or simply spending time surrounded by incredible scenery, Rapid City provides an exceptional quality of life. Here, you can build a meaningful career, make a difference in your community, and still have time to enjoy the people and experiences that matter most.

This position is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity . We encourage applications from individuals who are low-income, live in public housing, and/or receive a Section 8 voucher.

West River Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

This job description is intended to provide general guidelines regarding the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as organizational and program needs evolve.