MHCCI - Case Manager PATH - Springfield In Illinois Job Details

Department: MHCCI - PATH Springfield
Category: Professional
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in social services field, or meet the "Mental Health Professional" designation as determined by the Department of Human Services by having 5 years verifiable experience working with mentally ill individuals. Related experience preferred. Paperwork must be completed per agency policies and requirements of funding source. Must have keyboarding and computer skills as required by position.  Excellent Organizational, writing, and problem-solving skills. Assertiveness and ability to work independently required. Must have valid IL Driver's License, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Provides in vivo outreach, screening and assessment services, appropriate engagement, and direct mental health services to individuals suffering from serious mental illness or suffering from serious mental illness/substance abuse, AND are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 

Provide 25  billable hours per week in the CSSU & PATH unites. Participate in rotating on-call schedule for crisis intervention during daytime hours. Provide practical assistance to clients to improve their ability to cope within the community within the least restrictive setting possible (e.g. assistance with transportation, budgeting, locating housing, and/or identifying vocational training opportunities).

Date posted: 01/12/2010