Case Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA

Description

The didgwálic Wellness Center is seeking a Case Manager to join our integrated care clinic that combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment all in place. This is an excellent opportunity to be employed in an environment that believes in the holistic approach to healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing by providing a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.  

Our mission is to improve outcomes with quality health care solutions by removing barriers to treatment. Our comprehensive services include primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment in a dedicated care team model. We also go beyond these services to support our clients by offering a range of services like transportation, childcare, dental services, acupuncture, yoga, case management, and even free lunches while onsite. Our beautiful, state-of-the-art facility is located near Anacortes, Washington.

At didgwálic Wellness Center, we prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff alike. We offer our employees an excellent total compensation package, that includes some of the following. If this sounds like an opportunity, you’re interested in exploring further please apply today! We’re excited to meet you!

Some of Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive base compensation, with annual reviews for increase
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with; no, to little out-of-pocket costs.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer contribution.
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 12 paid holidays observed.
• Great working hours for work-life balance.
• Onsite snacks and meals during employee recognition events (often times monthly).
• Generous professional development and reimbursement for required professional license and certification renewals.

What You'll do

• Manage case assignments, develop service plans, track progress, and executes case closures.
• Conduct screening assessment to determine client’s program eligibility and conduct functional assessments to determine their eligibility for other services.
• Interview clients to determine their needs and determine which services and assistance they require.
• Educate clients about their rights and benefit options, help guide them in the application process and provide support and documentation assistance.
• Understand individual client care plans and connect their needs with the existing care plans and/or recommend needs to the SUD and/or Mental Health Counselor.
• Identify and assess housing options, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs.
• Assist clients in navigating Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process.
• Help with the application process for age related benefits and benefits for the blind and disabled.
• Partner up with the Northwest Justice Project Attorney’s, help the clients navigate the court system and assist them in regaining driving license privileges.
• Liaise with relevant court personnel to advocate for clients and facilitate the resolution of legal issues.
• Assist clients in accessing financial resources and educating them on debt management.
• Maintain strong relationships with community organizations throughout Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties, government agencies, and service providers to coordinate resources and support the clients.
• Document and maintain accurate and up to date EHR records of client interactions, service provided, and outcome/goals created and achieved.
• Prepare reports and data to measure program and care plan effectiveness.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Work.

Qualifications

Must Haves: 

• Knowledge of the skills to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients across diverse range of service users, including diversity of age, gender and gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientations, physical and mental ability, and more.
• Recognizes the importance of individual differences that influence client behavior and applies this understanding to clinical practice.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Behavioral Health Records and adhere to the standards for health recordkeeping, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Privacy Act requirements.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the clients at the Swinomish Wellness Program, Transitional Living Program and didgalic Wellness Center. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related discipline preferred.
• Certified case manager (CCM) and/or accredited case manager (ACM) certification.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in case management.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check and drug screening. 
• Tribal Affiliation a plus!