Case Manager - Community Support Program (CSP)
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Case Manager - Community Support Program (CSP)Job Code:
2020-BHS-013Location: Behavioral Health ServicesDepartment:
CSPFT/PT Status: Full TimeJob Responsibilities: Join a great team!
We are a fast-paced Community Based Mental Health program seeking a
person with the following qualities: Compassionate; experience
working with individuals who have a mental illness; a sense of
humor; attention to detail; organized; independent worker;
experience with computers. We are open 8AM-4PM, Monday through
Friday. Providing advocacy and social justice services since 1912,
Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(Minority, Female, Disability, Vet). Our aim is to recruit, hire,
and train individuals who are mission driven and support their
personal and professional development. We place high value on
individuals who are compassionate and committed to coaching others
to work through their adversity. Our culture is team-oriented, and
we strive to utilize the most effective evidenced-based practices
to best serve our consumers as well as each other. Looking for your
opportunity to give of yourself and "HELP PEOPLE"? Join WCS. We
have a Case Manager/Case Worker III opportunity made for you. Job
Description: Provide ongoing assessment and treatment planning,
case management, supportive psychotherapy, symptom management,
medication monitoring, and crisis intervention including afterhours
hotline coverage to clients with serious and persistent mental
illness and co-occurring substance use 70% of case management is
performed in the community and in clients' homes Support clients'
recovery through activities of daily living to include coaching and
hands on assistance in the areas of housing, money management,
vocational/educational pursuits, and scheduling/transportation to
appointments Work as a member of an Assertive Community Treatment
(ACT) team addressing all client needs while utilizing the ACT
treatment modality Participate in group facilitation (as determined
by supervisor) Responsible for care coordination with clients'
natural supports Working with ACT teammates to complete all
assigned and non-assigned tasks as part of client treatment
Assessment, referral, and assistance with client healthcare needs
Maintain frequent and effective communication with ACT team members
at all times as determined by team members and corresponding
Clinical Coordinator Work with team members to complete required
1:1s with clients Exhibit knowledge of evidence-based practices
such as motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
Assessment and coordination of substance use treatment services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the form of
assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, etc. as required by
agency policy and DHS 63 Accurately manage distribution of client
funds when warranted Frequent home visits and transporting of
clients (with their belongings, in some cases) in the community
using staff's personal vehicle and/or agency-issued van; program
policy requires driving the agency van in specific circumstances
Attend and participate in daily staffings and in-services Working
some weekends and holidays on a rotating basis is required Job
Qualifications: Job Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: Good clinical skills, especially related to mental
illnesses and substance abuse disorders Knowledge of DSM V,
psychotropic medications, and their side effects Ability to
communicate and work effectively in a positive manner with staff
and clients Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
Sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues Good
organizational and computer/typing skills Effective time management
skills and the ability to multitask Ability to assist clients with
activities of daily living such as shopping, cleaning, and cooking
Sense of humor Ability to set professional boundaries Minimal
Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Behavioral
Science (psychology, educational psychology, social work,
counseling, marriage and family, etc.) No convictions or license
revocations that would fail a caregiver background check Valid
driver's license, automobile, and sufficient insurance to meet
agency requirements Other Job Information (if applicable): Required
Education: Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Required Experience:
Open; Recent Bachelor and Master level graduates in Social Services
or a related field, as well as those with substance use
training/certification, are encouraged to apply. Supervision for
clinical hours toward licensure is available. Once licensed,
renewal fees are covered. WCS is a nonprofit organization that
qualifies for student loan repayment. PI201797114
Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee , Case Manager - Community Support Program (CSP), Executive , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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