Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

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The Care Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary team providing pre and post transition care management and clinical services to persons with mental or physical illness who are part of the Williams or Colbert Class Membership. Some CM’s may also have a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or other clinical issues. Must be accessible via cellphone during work hours. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Rate: $65,000 yearly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Care Managers will provide pre and post transition services to case load of 8-10 clients
• Care Managers will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans for the class members in their caseload.
• Conduct on-going assessments of CM’s level of functioning and update plans including: (1) functional status, (2) risk of harm, (3) medication status, (4) healthcare utilization, (5) psychosocial status, and (6) community engagement as needed. 
• Coordinate all the services each class member needs to achieve their community living goals. 
• Care Managers will serve as the class member’s point of contact and case manager for the remainder of the transition process and stay with the class member after they move into the community. 
• Care Mangers will be tasked with ensuring access to all the services needed in the service plan with assistance from resource specialists. 
• Conduct medication status evaluation and report that will document the class member’s ability to self-manage their      medication
• Work with Managed Care Organizations, to secure appropriate referrals, linkages, and appointments
• Facilitate and attend medical provider visits with CM’s as appropriate. 
• Care Managers will provide supportive, goal directed counseling to class members to help them make decisions about their transition. They will act as educator, collaborator, and advocate for class members and work closely with the other members of      the transition team to ensure a seamless process without bottlenecks or needless delays. 
• Manage client transportation needs/issues, i.e. submitting approvals to First transit, Prime Care/ Para-transit contact etc. 
• Achieve required productivity targets and complete documentation in a timely manner, including clinical documentation and service reporting.
• In conjunction with the client’s treatment team, keep client’s family, guardian, and other Envision Unlimited staff informed of the client’s progress, including emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and medication changes/adjustments.
• Provide information to outside agencies as requested to coordinate and assure the appropriateness of services. 
• Responsible for being available after business hours on a rotational basis to clients for psychiatric emergencies, hospitalizations, and/or crisis intervention per on-call rotation. 
• Provide and document crisis interventions as needed, within 24 hours of an incident, and complete an incident reports when necessary.

· Other duties as assigned. 

OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE:

• At all times maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
• Responsible for participating in required in-service training and community training seminars at the discretion of the Director. Pursue and keep abreast of current trends, methods and techniques in case management and counseling (minimum of 15 hours/year).
• Be prepared to present information from outside trainings to clinical staff.
• Attend/complete agency trainings as required.
• Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited.
• Inform supervisor of any condition that impacts the safety and wellbeing of clients served. Seek assistance as necessary to mitigate risk and seek out supervision as needed. 
• Attend individual supervision with supervisor at scheduled time      weekly to review and report on progress, productivity, and concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field with at least three years’ experience in social services. of 3 years’ experience working with clients in a mental health or health care setting required. Will consider bachelors degreed staff with more extensive experience Knowledge of State systems, specialty niche services such as ACT/CST and community resources a plus. 

Envision Unlimited 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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development