Case Manager - First Episode Psychosis (62195)

Job Details Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary: $21.03 - $31.56 hourly Job Shift: 2 Day Hybrid – 2 days Remote; staff required Wednesday in office Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM, with flexibility based on client needs Overview Arizona Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated full‑time Case Manager for its Ascent First Episode Psychosis team. In this hands‑on role you will deliver comprehensive, client‑centered case management services that connect individuals and their families to essential resources and supports—housing, medical care, benefits, community services—within a collaborative, transdisciplinary team that offers up to five years of wraparound care.Ascent is rooted in compassion, resilience, and teamwork; we look for a professional who shares those values, thrives in a highly collaborative environment, and is passionate about supporting a diverse population through early recovery.The ideal candidate brings strong communication and problem‑solving skills, persistence, patience, and a commitment to learning, growth, and delivering meaningful, impactful care. Essential Functions Serve as payee for clients who need assistance managing their finances. Help clients meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits to which they are entitled. Ensure clients’ access to needed services and community resources by arranging transportation. Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients’ abilities to function effectively. Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate goal setting and planning for appropriate services. Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, and use of transportation. Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure activities, including age‑appropriate opportunities. Help clients find and leverage employment, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments as appropriate. Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and other contacts to maximize benefits and minimize community complications. Identify and work with natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement. Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available community services. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related human services field. OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience. Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a driving record that meets organizational requirements. Demonstrated interest in the behavioral health field. Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Knowledge of community resources. Basic understanding of and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations. Effective organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bilingual. Required Vaccination and TB Test All employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and provide a negative TB test prior to the first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required on day one; medical and religious exemptions may be requested. Benefits Health insurance: Kaiser Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care) Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance Long‑term disability coverage* 403(b) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days and sick pay up to 12 days per year, plus 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro‑rata based on full‑time equivalency) Company observes 11 designated holidays each year; employees working 24/7 programs receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short‑term disability* *Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more. Mission, Vision, Core Values Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state‑of‑the‑art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well‑being and addiction recovery. Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Equal Opportunity Employer Arizona Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion in any form or context. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aurora Mental Health & Recovery