Targeted Mental Health Case Manager Department of Health

Job DetailsJob Location

• Clearwater,
• FL 33764Salary: $33.73/hr
• We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of PTO 16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off! Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

The Adult Case Manager is a bachelors prepared professional Certified in Behavioral Health Case Management (BHCM). The Case Manager works as a part of the collaborative care team of healthcare professionals led by a Department of Health primary care provider to support adults with mental health and substance use disorders served in the medical home and assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS. The Case Manger plays an integral role of support, linkage, coaching, and guidance for adults with a mental health or co-occurring mental health & substance abuse diagnosis and who have been assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS level 1 or 2 as part of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), and PCHP. Case management services focus providing assistance with arranging financial support, supportive housing, systems management, and transportation, utilizing natural supports, community supports, and input and resources from other community partners or professional agencies. Case management services occur in the community at a place convenient and comfortable for the adult. This is a field-based position and reports to the Supervisor. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. QualificationsEducation/ Experience Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related area of study from an accredited university Two years of experience working with the homeless population and/or persons struggling with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance misuse disorders EOE/ADA/DFW Smoke Free Campus IND123 https://info.flclearinghouse.com For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).