Hybrid Community Based Case Manager – Summit County, Stark County

at HealthRight International

• Job title: Community Based Case Manager – Summit County, Stark County
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $20 - $25 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cleveland, United States

About the role

• Case Manager responsible for Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment and helping clients access necessary resources in underserved communities. Works with a multidisciplinary team to improve clients' quality of life in Cleveland, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager is responsible for providing Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment and other allowable case management functions in accordance with OhioMHAS rules, agency policies, and the client’s individualized treatment plan.
• Assist individuals experiencing mental health symptoms, functional impairments, or social/environmental stressors in accessing needed services, supports, and community resources.
• The Case Manager works as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to help clients achieve increased stability, independence, and improved quality of life.
• Conduct ongoing engagement, outreach, and follow-up contacts to support participation in services.
• Assist with gathering information related to biopsychosocial needs, functional impairments, barriers, strengths, abilities, preferences, and supports.
• Participate in the development and revision of the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) based on assessment findings and client-identified needs.
• Coordinate services and share relevant information (with signed releases) with behavioral health, medical, dental, housing, employment, educational, legal, and social service providers.
• Link clients to needed community resources, including benefits assistance, housing supports, transportation, crisis services, and specialty providers.
• Facilitate communication between the client, family, guardians, providers, and community partners to ensure integrated services.
• Provide skill-building interventions to improve the client’s ability to function successfully in the community, including: Problem-solving and coping skills, Daily living and independent living skills, Interpersonal and social skills, Behavioral self-management strategies, Medication adherence support.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of client progress toward goals and document changes in symptoms, functioning, or needs.
• Maintain a complete, accurate, and timely clinical record consistent with OhioMHAS documentation standards, including: CPST/case management progress notes, Assessments, screenings, and updates, Coordination-of-care activities, Crisis intervention and safety planning, Discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Document all services on the date of service using objective, measurable, and clinically relevant language.
• Participate in staff meetings, clinical supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and required trainings.
• Provide transportation when necessary and allowable by agency policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED AND three years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR Associate’s Degree AND two years of relevant behavioral health experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health field; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a non-behavioral health field AND one year of behavioral health experience.
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Full-coverage auto insurance
• Ability to complete mandatory OhioMHAS trainings (CPST core competencies, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling may require evening or weekend availability based on client needs.