Case Manager - Belfast Schools

Overview

Northern Light Acadia Hospital – Department:
Behavioral Health Case Management Program

Position is located: Belfast Schools (RSU 71) as well as adults and other children in Waldo County

Work Type: Full Time / 40 hours per week / 8:00 am to 4:40 pm

Summary: Working within a multi-disciplinary team, provides comprehensive case management services to improve mental health, and in conjunction with the primary care provider, improve medical health to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance.

• Coordinates and facilitates access to preventative and health promotion services, mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, and care coordination services
• Meet with clients via Zoom or face to face in their home or community
• Able to build therapeutic rapport and relationships with a variety of clients and adapt communication styles to fit individual client needs
• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings with client care team
• Engages in ongoing collateral contact with natural supports and other providers in support of client's treatment plan, including, but not limited to BHH Nurse Care Managers and Peer Support staff, in a regular and professional manner
• Identify client safety risks, including risk factors related to suicidal behavior, aggressive behavior, substance abuse and other mental health symptoms, and communicate risks to BHH Leadership in a timely and efficient manner
• Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record according to system policies, including psychosocial assessments, identification of needs and resources, and development and ongoing review of individual treatment and crisis plans
• Participate in monthly group and individual supervision with a focus on education and case consultation
• Comply with standards set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding BHH required Quality Measures
• Maintain a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
• Other duties as assigned

• Certified as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/C provisional or full certification), or certification eligible in a reasonable amount of time
• The applicant needs a valid vehicle operator's license in good standing with access to a vehicle insured with at least the minimum insurance covered by state law
• Fingerprinting is a requirement for the position and the employee is responsible for paying upfront and getting reimbursed if they pass the screening
• Education:
  
  Required Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or a bachelor’s in an unrelated field with at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant human services experience

• This position is eligible for a $2,500 (minus tax) sign-on bonus with work commitment
• Starting salary of $22.27 per hour minimum. Actual salary will vary based on each candidate's previous experience
• Generous incentive program in addition to salary
• Full benefits package with tuition reimbursement, matching retirement, paid time off, and full suite of insurance plans

• Required Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field or has a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant human services experience

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. The hospital is part of Northern Light Health.