Case Manager

Jail Based Case Manager - Full Time - Montezuma Jail - Cortez, CO

Position Summary: The Case Manager participates as a member of the Jail Based program team to intensively support patients by initiating services while incarcerated and to continue services into the community. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services designed to assist and support an individual diagnosed with or being assessed for a mental health disorder, to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services as well as provide care coordination and care transition services.


Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Case Manager position will maintain a bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field. Additionally, they will have a minimum of 1 year in health or human services setting; Preferred 2 years case management experience. Additional Certifications: CAT or CAS


Salary: Starting at $18.50 - $21.72 per hour (non-exempt/hourly) and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above.

Full-time Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)

• Long Term Disability

• 401k offering up to 4% match

• Short Term Disability

• Health Savings Account

• Dental

• Flexible Spending Account

• Vision

• Dependent Care Account

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• College Invest plans

• Annual Wellness Benefits

• Personal Days

• Loan Repayment Programs

• (9) Company Paid Holidays

• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.

• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Employees must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for long periods of time at computer.
• Employees must be able to travel between Axis locations. Depending on the position, employee may also be expected to engage in occasional statewide and domestic travel.
• Working in a healthcare organization lends itself to the possibility of exposure to communicable disease.
• Noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.
• Annual Flu immunization by November 1, annual TB Screening, complete de-escalation training, and BLS certification, as required for position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.

Required Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization's confidentiality and security rules.
• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver's license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System' insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

About Cortez/Dove Creek:

If you're interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding - this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil's World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring theLowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You'll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation's first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you'll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here:


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