Case Manager - Community Support Program (CSP)
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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. PI201786528
Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee , Case Manager - Community Support Program (CSP), Executive , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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