We're Hiring

Title: Case Manager I

City, State: Arlington Heights, IL

Location: AMITA Health - Center for Mental Health

Department: Bev Hlth Part Hosp 010 - PHP

Additional Job Details: PRN/Registry

****Position is an as needed role for coverage and depending on program census.

Why Join AMITA?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

With the addition of Presence Health, AMITA Health is now the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The newly combined health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and now serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

Job Summary:

Coordinates comprehensive plan of care for patients in psychiatric program.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees primary needs of patient, including assessment of client and family/caregivers, and develops comprehensive plan of care. Adheres to agency and regulatory standards in oversight of psychiatric program.
• Provides primary home care/consultation to complex client/family needs within area of expertise and in collaboration with physician.
• Monitors patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records. Advocates for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree, Bachelor's degree or meets the qualifications as a RSA (Rehabilitative Services Associate) under the DHS standards required

Work Experience:

• One year of relevant experience working in community mental health or in the behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience working with/facilitating group therapy sessions highly preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.