Diversion Case Manager, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.The Diversion Case Manager works as part of a team to provide outpatient behavioral health services and community support within their assigned diversion program. This position is responsible for providing treatment and care coordination based on client needs and the treatment plan, progress notes, and collaborative reviews for the assigned caseload, as well as support to all clients served as part of the care team.At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited Orca Card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.SCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (35 hours/week, Full-Time)RESPONSIBILITIESServe as Primary Case Manager for assigned caseload, including advocating for and coordinating client needs and services; ensuring Service Plans, Crisis Plans, and other documentation are completed on time and kept up-to-date, as applicable; and providing consistent contacts, skills training, and care coordination to work towards goals of the client, program, and contractCoordinate with relevant internal and external departments to coordinate client referrals, ensure timely intake into program, and develop individualized plansCollaborate with care team to ensure all clients access needed treatment, support, case management, and appointments, including transportation to external providersOutreach to client in their homes or where they are staying in the community to assess living situation and stability, and provide treatment interventions when necessaryEnsure all interactions represent the five principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, choice, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowermentCoordinate access to medications for all clients through trained staff ensuring the seven rights of medication use are followed: right person, right medication, right time, right dose, right route, right reason (including refusal), and right documentation according to agency provided medication trainingComplete daily documentation in electronic medical record on client interactions for billable and non-billable activity, medications dispensed where applicable and assigned, and other required documentation, ensuring an interaction and subsequent documentation are completed for all assigned caseload at least twice monthlyPractice good financial stewardship of agency and contract resources, including how time is being spent, supplies are used, property is being maintained, etc.Monitor spending of Petty Cash and other agency money to ensure accountability and appropriate useMeet identified key performance indicators and metrics for the position as identified for the program, division, and agencyParticipate in discharge planning and written summaries of treatment as needed for client referral and releases of informationProvide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as neededAlways maintain client and staff confidentialityThe Diversion Case Manager works with care team to ensure high standards of care are provided within the program, including but not limited to:Providing appropriate levels of treatment, skills training, and assistance are provided to clients in managing mental health symptoms and developing skills and insight to manage symptomsPartnering as a team to deliver current programming and fill vacant position dutiesWorking collaboratively with larger outpatient team of providers to support client in actively working towards treatment goalsCoordinating care, such as scheduling, attending, and/or arranging transportation for appointments and other case management needsMaintaining and documenting in client charts and program trackers following agency, county, state, and federal guidelinesProviding and receiving input as part of client’s care team on service plan and progress, and collaborating with other providers such as primary care provider, housing staff for entering/maintaining/exiting housing, etc.Facilitating regular group and individual activities, encounters, and specialized client events, such as outings and holiday gatheringsProviding After Hours crisis intervention with enrolled clients, when assigned:Answering all incoming calls and making contact within 2 hours of first callProvide crisis response for clients referred by Crisis ConnectionsComplete assessments, such as mental status, safety, danger to self and others, etc, as appropriate for the situationCoordinate with other professionals, including care team, emergency room, social workers, police, family, etc. to determine least restrictive resolutionProvide all clinical information regarding the crisis to treatment team by 9am on the next working day and complete documentation per required timelinesPerforming other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in social science or other related field, may consider candidates who have 2+ years of relevant experience serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or in diversion services in lieu of degree. For FHARPS program, credentialing as a Certified Peer Counselor is acceptable and preferred.Apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with Washington Department of Health within 30 days of hire, if not otherwise licensed, and obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure. For FHARPS program, credentialing as a Certified Peer Counselor is acceptable and preferred.Successfully pass criminal background check before hire dateObtain/maintain valid First Aid/CPR card or certificate within 30 days of hireHold a valid license for 1 year with clean driving record to use agency vehiclesHave legible handwriting and ability to do simple mathematicsAble to navigate and comprehend charts in electronic medical recordAble to work independently and within a teamAble to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Able to perform duties outlined above within reasonable accommodations #J-18808-Ljbffr Community House Mental Health Agency