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Case Manager -Integrated Care Coordinator 

Description

Purpose:

Affect improvements in the overall health of individuals by providing care management, care coordination and tobacco cessation services.

Accountabilities:

  • Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful and trusting relationship
  • Supporting and assisting with the client’s choice in how, when and who they access for their healthcare, including transitioning care when appropriate.
  • Recognize and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences
  • Help others success by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with persons with severe mental illness and the ability to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. Effectively manage conflict, promote change and growth and inspire the development of all clients served
  • Build client relationships, as well as business relationships and strategic partnerships with other agencies and external resources
  • Complete all documentation and reporting requirements thoroughly and within the organization’s expectation for timeliness
  • Interact positively with other members of the organization and team, including active participation in supervision activities, team meetings, continuing education, etc..
  • Regularly travel and transport clients and/or families in and around the region and provide direct care and support as needed
  • Assist clients with referrals to other providers, both external and internal referral, including assisting clients to schedule appointments, resolve barriers to attending appointments and providing follow-up supports after appointments.
  • Assist with communicating with other providers including ensuring releases of information are complete, assisting with obtaining and/or sending medical records for continuity of care, verbal communication, etc…
  • Provide education to clients, either individually or in a group setting, including health education, tobacco cessation, education related to mental health and techniques for managing symptoms
  • Act as a resource for the organization regarding tobacco cessation including providing education and resources to staff, clients and the community
  • Promote health screening/assessments and monitoring across programs

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or other related health fields. Equivalent education plus experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience:

  • Familiar with the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses; preferred experience working with individuals with severe mental illness.
  • Prior experience working in a care coordination model integrating mental health and physical illness preferred
  • Prior experience with community-based care preferred

Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of medical and non-medical services delivery system
  • Effective communication with clients, family and supports, guardians and other service providers, specifically interdisciplinary service providers.
  • Ability to establish relationships with individuals and organization of influence with the social services community, including civic groups, charitable agencies, related government entities, fundraising sources, etc…
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Work Conditions and Considerations:

  • This position will be based at the 47th Street location.
  • Transportation from other Wyandot BHN locations or at various community sites required to meet the business needs of the clients
  • Must provide proof of current Driver’s License (non-suspended & non-expired), automobile insurance and clean driving record. Must be willing to submit to a vehicle inspection or provide proof of inspection within last year.
 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Hours Monday -Friday 8:00am -5:00pm  
Pay Range $52k-56k yearly, Salary Non-Exempt  
Division Wyandot Center  
Number of Openings 2  
About the Organization Wyandot Behavioral Health Network (Wyandot BHN) is a family of organizations serving the behavioral health needs of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and beyond.

Our network of organizations provides resources for adults, children and families in need of behavioral health services; individuals experiencing homelessness; assistance with housing, employment, and other needs.

Wyandot BHN organizations include:

• Kim Wilson Housing, Inc. - Supportive housing program
• RSI - 24/7 Crisis Center
• PACES - Children & adolescents behavioral health care center
• Wyandot Center - Adult behavioral health care center  
EOE Statement Wyandot Behavioral Health Network's family of organizations: Kim Wilson Housing, PACES, RSI and Wyandot Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Wyandot Behavioral Health Network to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity or expression), disability, handicap, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any act of retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in any investigation involving a complaint is prohibited.
 

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