Case Manager - Post Hospital Team

Aurora Mental Health & RecoveryAurora, CO, United States

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Stith Center : 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO

Position Type

Full Time : FTE 1

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range

$21.03 - $31.56 Hourly

Description

Looking to build your skills and make a meaningful impact in mental health care? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated full-time Certification Case Manager to join our Post Hospital team, where our mission is to stabilize clients and support their transition back into the community. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive case management services, working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and care providers to coordinate care for clients certified to treatment. You'll help track and prepare certification petitions, serve and file documents with courts and attorneys, and ensure clients receive the services they need to recover and thrive. This position is perfect for a team player who values collaboration, seeks guidance and support, and is passionate about helping others. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to client recovery will set you up for success as you grow your clinical career with AMHR.

Schedule. This position will work Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, department, client, and community needs.

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on experience and company equity.Paid bi-weekly.

$21.03 - $31.56 per hour

Essential Functions :

Some or all of the following essential functions will be relevant to the Case Manager role, depending on the specific clinical team where work is performed :

Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.

Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.

Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.

Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.

Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.

Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.

Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.

Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services or supported work environments where appropriate.

Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies and others who come into contact with clients, in order to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.

Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential 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 services and in the community.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree.

Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.

Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field

Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.

Knowledge of community resources.

Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.

Knowledge of community resources.

Effective organizational skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred : Bilingual

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and a negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. 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, which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment

Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)

The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception : Employees working in 24 / 7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their 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

Our Mission.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora 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 in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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