Case Manager-Jail Transitions

Position Summary

Case Manager participates as a member of the Jail Transitions program team to intensively support patients by initiating services while incarcerated and to continue services into the community. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services designed to assist and support an individual diagnosed with or being assessed for a mental health disorder, to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services as well as provide care coordination and care transition services.

Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in one of the recognized mental health professions; a master’s degree is preferred. They will also have previous experience with substance abuse and mental health related case management and treatment, with at least one year of human service–related experience preferred.

Salary: Starting pay is $21.00 (Base pay $18.50 + $2.50 locale differential = $21.00) and ranges up to $23.72 per hour, which includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites.

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On‑going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self‑directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi‑line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job‑related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to multi‑task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes‑hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license and qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’s insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

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