SMI Case Manager at Chicanos Por La Causa – Mesa, Arizona

Want to get away from your desk? Join our growing team of SMI Case Managers at CPLC Centro Esperanza, in Mesa, AZ!

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This role is field-based - working in office and in the community.

LOCATION: 325 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa Az

ABOUT ESPERANZA
Esperanza offers specialized services for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) populations focusing on case management and psychiatric services. SMI Case Managers meet clients where they are most comfortable and able to receive services, in office or in the community.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, you are going to coordinate, monitor, and provide direct services to members and families at the clinic and in the community, including case management, rehabilitation, support, and crisis intervention services. You will collaborate often in a multi-disciplinary team setting to develop individual service plans (ISPs) for individuals with a serious mental illness and to provide or coordinate all services identified.

As the SMI Case Manager, you are committed to meeting members where they are and providing services in the office, in the community, at their place of employment, and at home as appropriate.

Must meet minimum monthly productivity standards.

• Coordinate care across multiple providers, working with families, behavioral health, medical, and community resources to ensure every service in the individualized plan is delivered.

• Provide hands-on support, from crisis intervention to resource navigation, assisting clients in maintaining and improving their behavioral health services and daily functioning.

• Manage and monitor service plans by developing, implementing, and updating individualized service plans, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions between levels of service.

• Handle case management essentials such as conducting assessments, maintaining accurate clinical records, screening for financial entitlements, and facilitating referrals to community resources.

• Engage in outreach and follow-up, tracking missed appointments and participating in case conferences to keep clients connected and supported.

• Be active in the community, meeting clients where they are most able to receive services, providing transportation as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered a qualified behavioral health technician or a behavioral health paraprofessional, a person must have one of the following combinations of education, license and/or behavioral health work experience:

Behavioral health technician (BHT):

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health-related field required. One year behavioral health work experience preferred, or
• Bachelor’s degree in non-behavioral health related field and 30 semester hours in behavioral health education and two years behavioral health work experience, or
• Associate’s degree in behavioral health related field and four years behavioral health work experience, or
• Associate’s degree in non-behavioral health related field and 30 semester hours in behavioral health education and five years behavioral health work experience, or
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent and 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no more than 4 years before the date of proposed employment and 2 years full time behavioral health experience OR 4 years of behavioral health work experience.

Behavioral health paraprofessional (BHPP):

• An associate degree, high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
• And meets one of the following criteria:
  • Six weeks of behavioral health work experience in any setting (jails, hospitals, clinics, schools, etc.) or
  • Has experienced six weeks of continuous onsite direction from a behavioral health professional, a behavioral health technician, or a behavioral health paraprofessional who has at least six months of behavioral health work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Fingerprint clearance card
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel throughout the community
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid

BENEFITS
We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Apply today and start impacting the community!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.