Since 1961, The Association for Individual Development (AID) has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Community Support Team Case Manager who exemplifies that mission, and who wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Are you the right fit?
The Behavioral Health Community Support Team (CST) Case Manager (QMHP) is responsible engaging and assisting clients with mental health needs in a community based setting. Services are provided in the community in a variety of settings such as client homes, homeless shelters, local hospitals, other agencies, medical offices, and shopping centers. The CST case manager works on a team of case managers/service providers within the agency and throughout the community to ensure clients’ needs are being met and safety is maintained.
What You May Do In a Day
Provide community based support to clients with mental health challenges and support clients with effectively managing their mental health needs.
Assist with independent activities of daily living such going grocery shopping, attending medical/psychiatric appointments, medication training, social skills training, money management, and coping skills, etc.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed to de-escalate clients within the community or via phone.
Complete initial and semi-annual mental health assessments to assess current needs and strengths in order to develop an individual treatment plan for clients.
Complete necessary documentation for services provided following Rule 132.
Collaborate with staff to coordinate services and ensure client’s needs are met.
What Will You Bring To The Table
Master's Degree in a human services field.
At least one year experience working with mental illness
Knowledge of the DSM V & Rule 132
What Will We Bring To The Table
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance plan
Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability plan
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Employer-paid critical illness plan
What Are Other Requirements
Ability to navigate stairs
Ability to provide services in clients' homes and in the community
Flexibility to work evening/overnight/weekend/rotating holidays
Ability to work rotating on-call shifts
Cover non-scheduled shifts as needed
Use of personal automobile
Must be able to drive a passenger vehicle
Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s
personnel policies
Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license
Drive self and clients in agency or personal vehicle.
May be required to work multiple locations
Complete Training as required within 30 days of hire.
Must acquire and maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training, CEU’s and other relevant trainings.
Shift coverage may vary and may include evening and weekend shifts.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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