Job Number: 26-12357
Job Summary:
Case Managers provide services to individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders and/or chronic health conditions, utilizing a recovery-based and trauma-informed perspective. In this role, they operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cultivate clinical skills by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse community members.
Services may be delivered in both office and community settings and can require the use of a personal automobile and cell phone. Case Managers partner with racially and culturally diverse individuals to define and facilitate their desired life outcomes.
Responsibilities include participating in diagnostic evaluations and conducting ongoing assessments of strengths, preferences, functional impairments, and symptoms of psychiatric and/or co-occurring disorders to ensure optimal, individualized services. They support individuals in developing skills necessary to manage symptoms; obtain and maintain employment or housing; and access resources such as medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal services, and other basic needs.
Depending on unit assignment, the role may also include facilitating psychosocial rehabilitative skills training groups and/or implementing other evidence-based interventions or therapeutic modalities. Individuals served at this level may be assessed for crisis services as needed.
Although this position is not typically designated as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), services are provided under the supervision of an LPHA who offers ongoing evaluation and oversight of assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. Additional responsibilities may include providing bilingual communication services, which requires successful completion of a language competency test.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Education:
License:
Required:
Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Experience:
Preferred:
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour, based on education.
Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor
QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker