Targeted Case Manager

Targeted Case Manager
Enjoy the flexibility of primarily working remote while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing serious mental health challenges.

Company Overview:

At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills—while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview:

As a Targeted Case Manager, this position is responsible to assess needs, identify goals, and develop a plan for services with individuals served who are diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions. This includes referring and linking the individual to needed services and resources, as well as monitoring progress and coordinating ongoing service. We work with people integrated into the community, living in their own homes and in our residential settings. Our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources and skills and treating them with dignity and respect. This position requires in-person training at our main office for the first 90 days.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assess needs, identify goals, and plan service so that individuals' needs are met, and goals are enhanced.
• Communicate consistent information and aid the team to ensure continuity of service for the individuals served.
• Ensure services are documented in individual records so information is readily available, results of services can be determined, and record-keeping standards are met.
• Provide flexible, individualized support so individuals can lead self-directed lives.
• Access available community and housing resources so that necessary and relevant resources match individual's needs and preferences.
• Facilitate communication among others involved, to provide coordination and define service direction to attain individuals' goals.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention so individuals receive the assistance they need to be safe in their home and community.
• Promote an inclusive, diverse, culturally competent and respectful workplace.
• Attempt to meet with the adult at least once every 6 calendar months or more as needed according to the client's preferences and Coordinate Services Support Plan.
• Manage civil commitments, complete reports to the court.

Required Qualification and Experience:

Targeted Case Manager shall be qualified under Minnesota law as follows:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university; OR

• Case managers without a bachelor's degree must meet one of the requirements:

• At least three or four years of experience as a Case Manager Associate (CMA) as defined in Minn. Stat. §245.462, Subd. 4(g);

• A registered nurse without a bachelor's degree, with a combination of:
• Specialized training in psychiatry, and
• Three years of experience involving community interaction, involvement, or discharge planning in a mental health setting;
• Previously qualified as a case manager under the 1998 DHS waiver and compliant with all ongoing supervision and training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral science or related field
• At least 2,000 hours (1 year) of experience in the delivery of service to persons with mental illness
• Experience with case management and commitment proceedings

Benefits of Working at RTI:

• Generous PTO Accrual: Earn up to 4.2 Weeks of PTO after 3 years and 3.2 Weeks of PTO years 0-3.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• Matching 401k, we are invested in your future.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Training Sessions
• Advancement Opportunities, around 80% of our managers started at entry-level. Majoring in the field of psychology, social work, or other social services? We provide CEUs and can offer clinically supervised hours for practicum and licensure. RTI provides monthly training sessions at no cost to you

Compensation: $46, $50,000.00 per year

Type: Full-Time

Location: Dakota County

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone's life tomorrow with Residential Transitions Inc., an award-winning organization that puts the people they serve and employ first.

RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,