SMI Case Manager at Chicanos Por La Causa – Mesa, Arizona
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About This Position
Can't sit at a desk? Get out of the office and go where the real work is happening - in the community!!
Join our growing team of SMI Case Managers at CPLC Centro Esperanza, in 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.
COMMUNITY-BASE ROLE
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. The SMI Case Manager is 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the SMI Case Manager coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services to members and families at the clinic and in the community, including case management, rehabilitation, support, and crisis intervention services. The SMI Case Manager works collaboratively 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.
Must meet minimum monthly productivity standards.
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 Holidays
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Life + Disability options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine & Concierge Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Pet Insurance and other optional benefits for additional peace of mind
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees