Case Manager, QMHP IM+CANS Specialist, Elgin, IL

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager, QMHP, IM+CANS Specialist in Behavioral Health for Elgin, IL who exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

What you will be doing?

- The CM QMHP IM+CANS Specialist is responsible for ensuring assessments remain updated every six months for all adult clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, seeking services in BH Outpatient/PSR and Supported Programs.

- The CM QMHP IM+CANS specialist is expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.

- Provision of assessment, counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness disorders.

- Demonstrate understanding of chronic illnesses frequently experienced by those diagnosed with severe mental illness.

- Demonstrate knowledge of assessments and treatment planning.

- Ability to effectively engage client in IM+CANS development.

- Track outcomes, be highly organized, and have strong clinical writing skills.

Essential Job Responsibilities

- Attend scheduled work hours

- Provide IM+CANS reassessment services to clients.

- Complete clinical assessments that meet the requirements of program funders and applicable administrative rules

- Provide case management services as medically necessary

- Complete required documentation (IM+CANS, documentation including encounters, consents) on a timely basis

- Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards.

- Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings

- Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues

- Abide by AIDs Code of Ethics, policies and procedures

- Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients, employees, families and other stakeholders.

What we offer full time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays

- Full-time schedule

- Paid training

- Tuition reimbursement

- Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD Critical Illness and Accident health insurance

- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

Education: Masters degree in a human services field required

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred IM+CANS certified or obtained within 30 days

Equipment: Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications. Copy machine Telephone with voice mail system

Additional Requirements:

- Flexibility to work evening hours

- Use of personal automobile for self, clients, and other staff.

- Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AIDs personnel policies

- Maintain valid Illinois drivers license

- Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AIDs insurance carrier.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.