Agency Background:
Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition. Lifeline Connections' patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery. For over sixty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area.
PACT Case Management - Employment Specialist – Posting #22-092
Major Duties:
The Case Manager position works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor/Team lead. This position provides community based behavioral health services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
Reviews Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health and substance use treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services.Will work with the patients to meet the identified activities and goals of the individual service plan that is strength based and meets their unique needs.Will work as part of a treatment team.Will provide community based case management services to patients assigned to them in accordance with the individual service plan and evaluation recommendations. Services are provided in a stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental health and substance use, and has patient-determined goals.Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skill training, supervision (e.g., prompts, assignments, monitoring, encouragement), and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living.Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live — apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing and decorating, and procuring necessities (e.g., telephone, furnishings, linens).Assist and support patients to carry out personal hygiene and grooming tasks.Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation.Assist and support patients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry.Ensure that patients have adequate financial support (e.g., help to gain employment or apply for entitlements).Teach money-management skills (e.g., budgeting and bill paying) and assist patients in accessing financial services (e.g., professional financial counseling, emergency loan sources).Help patients to access reliable transportation (e.g., obtain a driver’s license and car, arrange for cabs, access bus line, find rides).Assist and support patients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required.Provide individual supportive therapy (e.g., problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support), social-skill development, and assertiveness training to increase patient social and interpersonal activities in community settingsPlan, structure, and prompt social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help patients socialize (e.g., going with a client to a basketball game, coaching and supporting a client before he or she goes to a family reunion).Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure patients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.Provide practical help and supports, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, training, and supervision to help patients obtain the necessities of daily living including medical and dental health care; legal and advocacy services; financial support such as entitlements (e.g., SSI, SSDI, and veterans’ benefits) or housing subsidies (e.g., HUD Section 8); supported housing (e.g., adult foster care, paid roommates, meals brought in for those who need it); money management services (e.g., payee-ships); and transportation.Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246-341.Supports and implements agency policies and procedures.Networks within the community to identify outside agencies and services available to patients to help meet their needs.Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and service providers to meet the needs of the patients.Represents the Agency in the community at various meetings and clinical reviews with the approval of the supervisor.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human sciences or related field preferred;High school diploma or equivalent with relevant college coursework required;At least one year of training and experience in employment services (e.g., job development, job placement, supported employment). Preference will be given to people who have training and experience in working with individuals with mental illness within the IPS model of support employment.Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for patient rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.Familiarity with applicable Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05) and substance use disorder services (WAC 246-341).Current unencumbered driver license and proof of current car insurance.
Salary:
$18.75 - $19.75/hr DOE
Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position please click "Apply Now" or visit our ADP Career Center. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, and deductible under the medical plan are also covered. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and supplemental coverages.
Our fulltime employees and some part time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our fulltime employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.
Send us your resume and let's talk about you joining our team!