Job Information
Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM) - (BCI-2024-52) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posting No. BCI-20 24-52
POST
SEEKING TO FILL TWO (2) VACANT POSITIONS POSITION: Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time (FT)
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WORK LOCATION :
In the Community Work
- One positions primary work location is Fort Walton Beach (FWB) and the other positions primary work location is Crestview (CV).
Travel within the county and/or surrounding areas is required as needed.
WORK HOURS : Fluctuates / Flexible - Forty (40) Hours of Work
WAGE:
The
wage for this position is $ 20 .00 per hour
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POSITION SUMMARY: Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is excited to invite qualified candidates to apply for the role of Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM) for the Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH) project that want to work with individuals experiencing homelessness to address Mental Health (MH), and Substance Abuse (SA) issues by providing accessible client-centered, cost-effective, and quality outcome-based care. These services will be provided primarily in the community.
The BHCM will provide three (3) primary types of activities: 1) behavioral health outreach, and recovery-oriented services; 2) coordination of housing and services, and 3) efforts to engage and connect individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Co-Occurring Disorder (COD), who are experiencing homelessness to resources for health insurance, Medicaid, and mainstream benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The BHCM is responsible for providing services which will assist high-risk consumers in sustaining recovery, and gaining access to needed medical, social, legal, educational, and other services and supports, The BHCM is experienced in serving Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) populations.
Applicants must be outgoing and enjoy working with the public, professional, and para-professional team. Have the ability to collaborate and communicate with BCI departments and external stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task and remain professional at all times to ensure that each client has a positive and helpful therapeutic experience.
Why Join BCI? At BCI, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As a BHCM, your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you make a difference every day in the lives of our clients.
We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth.
We encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity further by submitting your application and resume today!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related human services field i.e., Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
[Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Please include a resume with the application. Applicant must be able to pass an Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check, drug screen, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and have a valid Florida Driver's License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI's automobile insurance policy.
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- Ability to display sensitivity all persons and cultures.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Some of the job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited o:
Work in conjunction with providers to identify individuals experiencing homelessness who are in need of case management services.
Conduct initial pre-screening of persons to determine eligibility for services.
Perform intake and needs assessment including completion of all required documentation and data entry into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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