Case Manager, Mental Health Professional (MHP), Aurora IL (57664)

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional or Qualified Mental Health Professional (MHP/QMHP) in Aurora, IL who exemplifies that mission, and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.”

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM OR Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM - 6:30PM

What will you be doing?

• CM MHP/QMHP is responsible for developing and implementing individual programs to maximize the clients’ independent community living skills.

• The CM MHP/QMHP must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.

• The CM MHP/QMHP is expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within and outside the agency to ensure positive client-centered approach.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work scheduled hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs

• Responsible to provide program coverage when scheduled

• Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs and provide direct implementation of treatment goals for assigned caseload

• Meet with all assigned clients on regular basis depending on program and client needs; turn in daily activity logs

• Assure the coordination of services in the community to meet client needs (i.e. Financial, legal, advocacy, medical, etc.)

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including apartment maintenance, safety of living arrangement, and provide client training consistent with the IM+CANS

• Facilitate communications and coordination of services with other AID staff and professionals in the community involved in client care

• Assist clients in paying bills, budgeting and banking per program procedure

• Oversight or management of client funds when necessary (dual signature accounts, AID rep. Payees)

• Obtain and maintain client benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Link Card, Etc.)

• Complete authorizations, reauthorizations and spend-down paperwork in a timely fashion

• Complete and sign all MRO documentation of services provided within 48 hours using Cx360

• Meet or exceed monthly minimum number of service hours productivity standard.

• Develop, review, and revise the IM+CANS and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted

• Complete all required case management documentation and client paperwork (assessments, IM+CANS, consents, agency paperwork) on a timely basis

• Maintained and update client records in Cx360 per agency procedures including scanning necessary paperwork into Cx360 per procedure

• Provide guidance to MHP and RSA staff regarding implementation of IM+CANS goals/objectives

• Maintain professionalism and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers, and outside agencies

• Assure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations while providing services and completing assignments. Review and follow updated policies and procedures

• Obtain Input from clients, families, guardians and other staff on how to improve residential services

• Acquire and maintain required certification and mandated trainings as well as any other trainings assigned by Manager

• Complete and submit QI corrections within time frame allotted

• Attend monthly team meetings and clinical supervisions and be a positive contributor

• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager and Director per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reports, petitions, encounters/non-billable notes).

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.