Case Manager Mental Health Professional BH -Bilingual, Aurora, 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 Mental Health Professional - Bilingual who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

What you will be doing?

• The Case Manager MHP is responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.
• The Case Manager MHP must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
• The Case Manager MHP is expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client-centered approach.
• Work scheduled hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs
• Responsible to provide independent program coverage when scheduled.
• Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs and provide direct implementation of treatment goals for assigned caseload
• Meet with all assigned clients on regular basis depending on program and client needs; turn in daily activity logs
• Assure the coordination of services in the community to meet client needs (i.e. Financial, legal, advocacy, medical, etc.)
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including apartment maintenance, safety of living arrangement, and provide client training consistent with the IM+CANS
• Facilitate communications and coordination of services with other AID staff and professionals in the community involved in client care
• Assist clients in paying bills, budgeting and banking per program procedure
• Oversight or management of client funds when necessary (dual signature accounts, AID rep. Payees)
• Obtain and maintain client benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Link Card, Etc.)
• Complete authorizations, reauthorizations and spend-down paperwork in a timely fashion
• Complete and sign all MRO documentation of services provided within 48 hours using Cx360
• Meet or exceed monthly minimum number of service hours productivity standard.
• Develop, review, and revise the IM+CANS and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted
• Complete all required case management documentation and client paperwork (assessments, IM+CANS, consents, agency paperwork) on a timely basis
• Maintained and update client records in Cx360 per agency procedures including scanning necessary paperwork into Cx360 per procedure.
• Provide guidance to MHP and RSA staff regarding implementation of IM+CANS goals/objectives.
• Maintain professionalism and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers, and outside agencies.
• Assure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations while providing services and completing assignments. Review and follow updated policies and procedures.
• Obtain Input from clients, families, guardians and other staff on how to improve residential services.
• Acquire and maintain required certification and mandated trainings as well as any other trainings assigned by Manager
• Complete and submit QI corrections within time frame allotted
• Attend monthly team meetings and clinical supervisions and be a positive contributor.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager and Director per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reports, petitions, encounters/non-billable notes).

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.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.