Community Organizer jobs in Frankfort, KY

Case Manager for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Summary

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Case Manager for its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team to work with clients with serious mental illness (SMI) and to provide case management and care coordination services. This position will be based at NorthKey's location in Owenton, Kentucky but may travel to other locations. A Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field is required.

Assertive Community Treatment Case Manager (ACT) - Perks & Pay

• Paid Time Off accrued each year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family health insurance options, as well as other insurance plans offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Assertive Community Treatment Case Manager (ACT) - Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an acceptable human services or behavioral health field of study from an accredited school is required.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Assertive Community Treatment Case Manager (ACT) - Responsibilities

• Engage clients with serious mental illness (SMI) in a structured, collaborative relationship which empowers them to gain necessary skills in a variety of areas related to recovery and self-management of their intellectual/developmental disability.
• Promote environmental and psycho-social health and maximize independence to improve and maintain lifelong wellbeing and functional status.
• Provide evidence-based care concerning complex cases of vulnerable individuals with SMI.
• Effectively address functional challenges of individuals served.
• Identify and address risks and current or potential gaps in care in order to prevent unnecessary deterioration that could result in hospitalizations, emergency room visits, or loss of independence in vocational, academic, and/or social functioning.
• Complete requests for prior authorizations as indicated to provide necessary services.
• Participate in the development of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for individuals in need of care coordination.
• Provide education to clients to promote improved functioning and skills development.
• Complete initial and/or annual and other mandatory trainings as assigned related to care coordination and case management.
• Collaborate with other members of the care team involved in the client’s case.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.
• Educate client and/or families and significant others on resources to assist with identified needs.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to help Transform Lives and Communities!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,648.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your requested salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person