Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.
Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
403(b) plan with organizational matching
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)
Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
To further promote an active and healthy work/life balance, KYCalso offers a generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays.
4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays
3 Personal Floating Holidays annually
Job Scope : Clinical Care Managers provide clinical oversight and case management services to Colbert and Williams class members transitioning out of nursing facilities in the Northwest Suburbs and Lake County. Facility locations are dependent on assignment. Provide assessment, care coordination, and clinical community-based interventions for mental health and/or physical health needs. Create comprehensive wraparound service plans and coordinate and monitor services. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients’ needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes, including in hospital and nursing home centers, in-home, and in community-based settings. *Facility assignment primarily in the Northwest Suburbs of Cook County with Colbert class members or Lake County with Williams class members*
Program/Clinical Responsibilities
Meet regularly with Class Members at assigned nursing facilities in Chicagoland, primarily in Northwest Suburbs
Oversee and coordinate all service activities for Colbert and Williams Class Members transitioning out of nursing facilities
Take initiative and be accountable for and manage all aspects of transition, including being able to navigate changes at the system or individual level and advocate for Class Members and resolve conflicts
Complete referral and intake into Mental Health services at KYC
Provide comprehensive, integrated assessments and integrate all facets of clients’ lives including mental/emotional health, physical health/wellness, employment and education, social and family relationships, substance use/abuse issues, spiritual, community-integration, and housing needs
Create comprehensive wraparound service plans for class members, using input from Class Members, SMHRF/NF staff, family and guardians while focusing on a Class Members needs, desires, and preferences
Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team, Class Member, supports and providers to ensure working together on service goals
Provide direct service including skill building for Activities of Daily Living and individual treatment to address trauma, substance use, and other areas
Provide post-transition monitoring to Class Members for 18 months and meet minimum in-person visit schedule to ensure all services are being accessed and delivered
Administrative Responsibilities
Identify and complete written reports to IDHS on adverse incidents involving Class Members post-transition
Complete transition checklist to ensure all required activities have been completed
Build and maintain relationships with nursing facility staff to facilitate access to information and class member involvement in comprehensive transition program
Participate in team meetings in order to coordinate and support pre-transition and post-transition efforts
Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner
Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
Meet or exceed productivity target
Participate in orientations, all staff trainings, and training and development seminars
Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center’s policies and procedures
Masters Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related discipline preferred (Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under Illinois Rule 132/140). Bachelor’s degree with significant clinical experience may be considered.
Preferred 2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness and/or chronic health conditions or complex physical health and mobility needs
Preferred 1 year experience working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, nursing facility, hospital, community settings
Applicant must have a valid IL Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and daily access to a reliable well maintained vehicle
Preferred knowledge of Olmstead Colbert and/or Williams Consent Decrees
Basic computer and smartphone proficiency, knowledge of Word, Excel, typing skills, and internet skills; ability to learn and use team collaboration tools (ex. Teams, Slack, etc), and Electronic Health Record systems
Schedule
Full-time, Salary, Exempt, 37.5 hours per week.
Ability to work a schedule in response to the needs of the target population (occasional evening and/or Saturdays)
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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