About this role
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 - Qualified Mental Health Professional Intake- Behavioral Health who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
Schedule: 8:30-4:30pm with 2 evenings required (40 Hour Work Week)
What you will be doing?
Provision of assessment, counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness. Services are provided in individual treatment settings
Complete Intake/IM+CANS as assigned and other required paperwork
Conduct new client intakes including IM+CANS and LOCUS Assessments for all new client intakes
Maintain prescreening/intake logs
Provide documentation of services in accordance with DHS and CARF
Advocate for and maintain rights of clients that are served
Assignment of clients to case managers caseloads in coordination with program manager(s)
This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Attend scheduled work hours including evening hours
- Provide effective individual and group counseling
- 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 provision/productivity requirements as assigned by Director based on specific job duties
- Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings
- Maintain client files according to agency policy
- Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues
- Abide by AIDs Code of Ethics, policies and procedures
- Schedule and conduct treatment planning meetings as necessary
- Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on how to improve service provision
- Provide outcome evaluation data to supervisor
- Maintain a positive professional working relationship with agencies and other stakeholders
- Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers within AID
- Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public entitlements as necessary
- Participate in agency committees as assigned
- Participate in clinical supervision a minimum of one time per month
- Provide outreach services to clients who are unable or unwilling to engage in office-based services
What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits Summary 2025.pdf
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident 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
License/certifications: None required
Experience: At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
Physical: Navigation of stairs on a regular basis
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 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