Case Manager, Alternative Response Team Navigator

$55K/year salary, 3,000 COPES Premium, 1,000 sign on bonus

Complete benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

33 Paid days off 1st year!

Collaboratively work as part of a multidisciplinary team to outreach, engage and provide follow up service navigation for individuals that have been assessed by the Alternative Response Team (ART). Provide client advocacy and assist individuals with accessing all levels of service delivery & community resources they need to recover. Provide a full range of crisis services which divert individuals experiencing a mental health crisis from inpatient hospitalization, jail, homelessness or emergency departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

*6+ months of experience working with SMI clients required*

• Case Manager II: Must be a high school graduate or have a HS equivalent + 36 months experience in behavioral health field OR 60 hours college credit in any field + 12 months of behavioral health experience required.
• Case Manager III: Bachelor's Degree in any field + 6 months experience in a behavioral health field required
• Case Manager IV: Bachelor's degree in social science field required Case Management II certification or obtain by taking the first available Case Management Certification course provided by ODMHSAS after hire.
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services
2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
4. Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.