Case Manager/Educator- Justice, Accountability and Recovery Program in Brighton

We’re excited you’re here! Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities. At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee’s First Approach – At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritise our employees' needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented team members.

The Perks – We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Health Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role: The Case Manager (“CM”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Clinical Teams (“Division”). The CM provides clinical and support services to consumers and/or their families through integrated behavioural healthcare services. The CM will utilise a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model that emphasises assisting persons to explore and develop social, occupational, leisure, and living skills. Provides treatment that supports consumers in living in the community successfully including linking consumers with resources to obtain and/or learn basic needs. Additionally, the CM will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Provides prevention/early intervention, case management, family psychoeducation, and other clinical interventions to consumers and families.
• Provides outpatient restoration education services for consumers going through competency court proceedings.
• Support and closely coordinate mental health and substance abuse care with the consumer’s clinical care team and the primary care provider.
• Attend collaborative treatment team meetings and reviews of consumers.
• Provides crisis de-escalation when needed.
• Assist eligible consumers in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services.
• Provide an assessment of needs and service plan development.
• Empowers consumers to reach their goals and sets a positive example and provides role modelling as well as technical expertise to accomplish goals.
• Provide transportation for consumers in agency vehicles when needed.
• Will work closely with outside organisations on resources and care coordination.
• Using an evidence-based model of measurement-based care tracks success for each individual consumer.

Qualifications: Requires bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. Case Management Experience. Communication, organisation, time management and clinical skills. Ability to work independently in a community-based setting. Valid Colorado Driver’s license with a clean driving record. Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting is required. Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, office based, in person, some travel in the community.

Salary Information: $24.04 to $27.00/hr. Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend.

Application Deadline: Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfilment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely. At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees. Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.