We are recruiting for a motivated Case Manager Lead, Behavioral Health to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department OBHS Substance Pro-Fee "The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract. Program is available until grant funds are exhausted. · Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 · Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 · Care Navigators may earn up to $3,506" Job Summary Under general professional supervision, performs lead behavioral health case coordination services including planning, caseload management, training, organizing of BHS care coordination processes, and treatment referral/disposition including completion of screenings and follow-up, if necessary. Acts as a liaison to other care coordination services within the BHS continuum of care. Delivers services in accordance with the approved plan of treatment and plan of care. Assists behavioral healthcare providers in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's behavioral health issues. This position is on-site at OBHS. Essential Functions: Identifies client's behavioral health needs, plans for implementation, and/or coordinates care plans through resource acquisition, monitoring, advocacy, collaboration and evaluation. (25%) Coordinates follow-up treatment referrals to various levels of care including outpatient therapy and psychiatry, intensive outpatient programming, long term care, and other services as indicated. (15%) Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists client to identify disruptive factors to establish treatment goals. Adheres to and complies with rules and regulations of the City, Agency, Department and Service. Practices in accordance with ethical principles established in NASW code of ethics and by Denver Health. (15%) Acts as a liaison among care coordinators in BHS programs. Completes weekly check-ins and monthly team meetings. Sets BHS standards for care coordination and communicates with program supervisors and managers regarding care coordination initiatives. (15%) Assists clients to maximize adjustment to behavioral health diagnosis/illness/disability/trauma by addressing biopsychosocial issues and enhancing problem solving and coping skills. (10%) Documented activity reflects patient involvement in goal setting with written information consent documented. Completes documentation of care coordination activities and interventions per established standards and guidelines. Prepares and submits data and information to behavioral health supervisor in a timely manner. (10%) Develops knowledge base of risk factors for psychosocial functioning, wellness and health promotion and provides basic education to patient. Utilizes methods, techniques and approaches to the delivery of care that are consistent with the patient population and in conformance with the specific care plan developed for each patient. (10%) Education: Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related discipline. Required Work Experience: 1-3 years 2-4 years experience working as a Case Manager, Counselor, Therapist, or closely related role. Required Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficient in crisis intervention techniques with an ability to spontaneously manage problems as they arise. Ability to advocate for client needs; including resources and support. Ability recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet clients needs. Shift Work Type Regular Salary $56,500.00 - $84,700.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.