Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is a non‑profit organization dedicated to serving the community with a wide range of mental health services. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Role Overview
The Case Manager delivers case management services to assigned clients, collaborating with the care team to provide ongoing care coordination and treatment planning. Responsibilities include developing medically necessary treatment plans, guiding treatment planning efforts using the Golden Thread, DLA‑20 assessment, and Motivational Interviewing.
Key Responsibilities
Meet with new clients and families to explain the model of care and introduce available services.
Conduct the DLA‑20 Assessment to determine case‑management goals and collaborate with clients and families on a medically necessary treatment plan.
Provide case management and care coordination services according to the treatment plan and support level of care needs.
Support clients in developing skills to improve functioning in activities of daily living (personal hygiene, grooming, nutrition, grocery shopping, budgeting, housing).
Achieve 60% productivity (24 hours) billable services per full FTE.
Identify and link clients to community services (primary care, mental health/substance abuse treatment, housing, financial benefits).
Facilitate educational and skill‑building group treatment services to support clients in managing chronic health conditions.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Qualifications
Education: BA Degree in Behavioral Sciences and at least one year of full‑time equivalent clinical experience.
Experience:
Crisis response and verbal de‑escalation.
Treatment planning.
Ability to work effectively with diverse clients using a strengths‑based approach.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Understanding of Medicaid and Medicare benefit packages.
Proficiency in utilizing multiple platforms.
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration upon hire.
Independent worker.
Current driver’s license and automotive insurance (transportation of clients).
Pass required background checks.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 403(b)).
21 days paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
$450/year training and professional development stipend.
Free supervision hours toward Washington State licensure.
Potential participation in PSLF program.
Professional growth and a positive collaborative environment.
Meaningful impact on lives of clients and employees.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference every day.
Schedule
The schedule is dynamic. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are dedicated to equal opportunity employment and embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an equal opportunity employer for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer will provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before taking any action, including terminating employment.