Case Manager for Mobile Crisis Team

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is the Midwest's hub and it is well-known for its magnificent skyline that stretches across the waters of the massive freshwater Lake Michigan. It also has world-class museums, kilometers of sandy beaches, sprawling parks, public art, and maybe the most beautiful city in the world. Chicago is a leader in reforming public schools, enhancing public safety and security initiatives, providing affordable housing in attractive and economically sound communities, ensuring accessibility for all and fostering, social, economic and environmental sustainability. Facility: Faith-based, not for profit mental health agency located in Chicago’s North Lawndale community, providing clinical and psycho educational services to families from varying Chicago neighborhoods for the last 23 years. Opportunity: Clinical Case Manager for Mobile Crisis Program * Full time, employed position * Schedule: 24/5 program; flexible day or night shifts. 3 shifts per week with 1 4hr shift Temporary Schedule *Plans to upscale the mobile crisis program to 24/7/365 and schedule will be 40hr week with a flexible schedule with rotating weekends and nights. Must be able to accommodate a flexible full time schedule to meet the needs of the growing program. * Teams will consist of a Case Manager and a non clinical community outreach specialist. *Social Worker (MSW) and a Supervisor (either LCSW or LCPC) will be reported to after initial crisis intervention for post crisis stabilization and continuing therapeutic services. * Will service Cook County and Lawndale area Duties & Responsibilities: *Provide a continuum of care including working within a dyad by serving as the clinical lead to facilitate de-escalation, assessment and stabilization and to provide service care coordination and resource linkage to residents *Will work with a non clinical community outreach specialist to answer calls *Must be able to effectively communicate and assess patients experiencing a mental health crisis. *Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population *Assist with crisis response, assessment and stabilization *Employ de-escalation techniques *Engage in collaborative engagement with residents to identify needs and develop a service plan *Complete the IM-Cat training and be HIPAA compliant Requirements: *Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology and/or related field *2 years of case management experience in social services or healthcare setting *Experience working in inner city communities is highly preferred *Crisis Experience is a plus *Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license. Compensation: Annual salary of $50,000 with comprehensive benefits available.