Adult Crisis Center Mental Health Case Manager

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The Adult Crisis Stabilization Center, a new program within the Johnson County Mental Health Center is pleased to announce the opening of Adult Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Case Manager. This position is responsible for a variety of functions to help support this 24-hour facility providing residential stabilization services for adult clients. This position will conduct brief solution-focused crisis interventions, support individual client assessments and treatment plan development. This position will also work closely with internal and external referring and treatment entities to remediate client barriers related to mental health crises and substance use. This position will also facilitate discharge planning, which includes recommendations for post-discharge treatment services. Position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities include:

* Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to residential direct care and nursing staff, individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
* Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
* Provides brief solution-focused crisis interventions within a trauma-informed framework; ensures services provided are consistent with the individual's self-determination; liaisons with internal and external providers to facilitate stabilization; reviews/updates treatment plans and makes appropriate recommendations/referrals for continuity of care in the individual's home community.
* Completes and submits clinical documentation, regarding services provided, within 24-hrs; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

One year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and addiction disorders.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.