Blended Case Manager- Child and Adolescents

• BCM
• 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA, United States
• Minimum $19.76/hour
• Hourly
• Full Time

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

Stairways Mission:

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.

Stairways Vision:

Stairways will become the regional leader of behavioral health and addiction services in the area that will create and foster an environment to make recovery a reality for all.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for assisting individuals in obtaining mental health support services by creation, coordination and implementation of goal plans which incorporate recovery principles as well as resource coordination needs. The incumbent in this position identifies, links, monitors, serves as a resource and supports the activities which assist individuals and their families within the mental health service system. Crisis management and resolution are also important functions in this position. The incumbent must maintain a professional relationship with internal staff and community resource providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's level degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other related social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling or education; OR, be a registered nurse; OR, possess accepted licensure / certification in a related field (i.e., Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) with 2 years of mental health direct care experience in a public or private human services field; OR, associate's degree in a social science with 3 years of experience in a public or private human services field and a minimum of one year direct care experience; OR, high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and 2 years experience in direct contact with mental health consumers.  
2. Exceptional communication skills, both written & verbal, organizational skills & the ability to work effectively with a team.
3. Strong clinical skills with working knowledge of mental health service system.
4. Act 31/33/34 Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check.
5. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!