Health Navigator (MNH Case Manager)

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The Adult Services Team at Johnson County Mental Health Center is looking to fill the position of Health Navigator (MNH Case Manager) to work with individuals who experience severe mental illness. This team facilitates access to an array of physical health services and behavioral health care and builds linkages to other community and social supports. The Health Navigator provides short-term case management supports to individuals who only receive medication services from a prescriber at the Center. Application review will begin on November 18.

Job duties includes:

• Conducts assessments of individuals' background and applicable circumstances to identify needs and/or determine service eligibility; interprets and communicates relevant information to individuals, families, and other stakeholders.
• Develops plans to address the needs of individuals in single or multiple areas of focus; networks with other community agencies to research and coordinate a variety of resources and services to address short term intensive or long-term individual needs; encourages the establishment and maintenance of support systems; consults and collaborates with other providers in the development, implementation and review of plans.
• Provides a variety of services for a designated case load of individuals with multi-faceted and/or ongoing needs; ensures services provided are consistent with individual plans; initiates and attends individual and/or group meetings and provides services in a community-based setting; provides transportation of individuals according to the needs identified in plans; organizes and facilitates skill development and support groups.
• Manages the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program.
• Outreaches clients in the community who are considered to be high risk.
• Completes and submits documentation regarding services provided; evaluates and documents individuals' progress according to measurable goals; reviews quality and effectiveness of services provided.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required.  Requires KS/MO driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

One year of related work experience is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience. 

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.