MHS I - CARE COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Case Manager – Behavioral Health plays a critical role in supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness by enhancing their self-sufficiency and quality of life. This position involves assessment, advocacy, coordination, and resource linkage to help clients improve or maintain their level of functioning in their living, learning, work, and social environments. The Case Manager will maintain a caseload of no more than 40 consumers, providing comprehensive case management services to ensure long-term stability and independence.

Key Responsibilities : Consumer Support & Case Management

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized service plans within 30 days of initial contact, ensuring measurable and goal-oriented objectives.
• Monitor and update service plans in response to significant life changes, with mandatory reviews every six months.
• Maintain regular face-to-face contact with consumers at least once per month.
• Conduct home visits at least every other month, with initial home visits required during assessment and service plan development (as permitted by the consumer).
• Evaluate consumer eligibility for continued program participation per 65E-15 guidelines and discuss with the supervisor as needed.
• Advocate for consumers by linking them to community resources, including medical, housing, employment, and social services, to enhance their independence.

Compliance & Documentation

Community Engagement & Coordination

Qualifications :

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer