Case Manager, Court Based - Signature Health, Inc.

QMHS, Court Based  

Are you looking for an organization where you can grow while making a positive impact on people's lives? At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

Our core values are the foundation of who we are:

• People First mindset where we honor our colleagues and patients
• Striving for Excellence in our work each day
• Can Do approach where we roll up our sleeves in response to opportunities and challenges

In addition to a rewarding career, as a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

Full Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• 401k match
• Various Life Insurance Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Not applicable for school-based employees)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible on roles)
• HealthJoy - no cost medical and mental health online resources available Day 1 (coverage extends to family members living in the same household)
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

If you value the people around you, strive to be the best version of yourself and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health could be the best place for your next career. Read below on how you can make a difference in our community and apply today!

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager, Behavioral Health Services, the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS), Court Based will be instrumental in providing the Mission Model program to clients of the Ashtabula specialty court dockets.  You will work closely with the courts and Ashtabula MHRS Board to provide additional interventions and support to participants.  You will provide clients and their families with ongoing community resources including transportation for access to identified resources. The QMHS, Court Based acts as an outstanding subject matter expert related to client needs and will foster positive relationships with all patients, their families, and affiliated service providers.

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED:

• After completing the required training during orientation week for Mission Model (web-based training), you will implement the Mission Model curriculum to promote successful outcomes in Ashtabula Mental Health Court and Drug Court.
• Provide group and individual per Mission Model documentation to patients in these programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide reliable transportation to clients to access identified resources as part of their treatment plans.
• Maintains clear communication and professional boundaries with all patients.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide support in accessing and developing a sober support network.
• Collaborates effectively with a patient’s treatment team and the court system/representatives.
• Create an outstanding experience for adult patients (SMD/SED, CD/Dual DX) by identifying support needed in the following areas: educational, medical, vocational, housing, and daily living skills supporting patients to be successful in their communities.
• Encourage, monitor, and follow up on patient engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
• Serve as a liaison with hospital in-patient units as needed.
• Help to facilitate group sessions and meet with patients individually in their homes and in the community. Transport patients as needed to support their recovery.
• Participate in specialized docket treatment team meetings weekly and provide input and recommendations as needed.  
• Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid, OMHAS, CARF and professional standards.  Also, maintain any charting and documentation required by the courts/MHRS Board.  
• Assist in crisis intervention and prevention in the community.
• Participate in community outreach.
• Participates in all quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of previous case management or relevant experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working in a court, criminal justice, probation, or related experience is preferred.
• Valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related social services field preferred.
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community resources.
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care, ability to assist client in obtaining residential, detox, and supported housing services in the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment. This employee will also be out in the community as well.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work. 
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. 

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace.  After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.   

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Clinical