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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Case Manager - Diversion Outreach Team in West Wenatchee, Washington
Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time Salary Range $23.32 - $28.62 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Schedule :Tuesday - Friday 7am to 6 pm Wage: $ 23.32 - $28.62 Benefits * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: This position will have responsibility for providing direct hospital diversion, jail diversion, and acute crisis services for Catholic Charities. The Crisis Diversion Outreach Case Manager will have primary responsibility for face-to-face mental health diversion screenings, interventions, transitional case management, and assessments in addition to specific law enforcement second- responder duties. Provides outreach services to individuals experiencing acute emotional crises, with the goal to diverting the individual from incarceration or hospitalization into the least restrictive setting possible and conducts assessments across systems to determine eligibility for diversion into safe and appropriate treatment options. When appropriate, coordinates requests for evaluation under the Involuntary Treatment Act and appropriately utilizes crisis intervention techniques for individual and community stabilization. Responsibilities: Law Enforcement / Jail Diversion Acts as Liaison between law enforcement agencies, Jail Administrator and Mental Health Professional, and City/County Prosecutors regarding recommendations for jail diversion services for an identified individual. Liaison shall occur between Wenatchee Police Department, East Wenatchee Police Department, Chelan County Sheriff, and Douglas County Sheriff. Community Liaison Act as liaison to behavioral health and other community social and support services for the continued care of individuals. Diversion Agreement Monitoring Monitors diverted or deferred individuals compliance with the approved jail diversion plan and reports status to Director of Community Integration and appropriate Prosecutor Data Collection and Reporting Process CareLogic reports daily, check jail log, and communicate the days needs to the treatment team. Identify Jail Diversion options and track reporting data in collaboration with Jail Mental Health Professional, Crisis Intervention Team, and CC Program Evaluation. Provide monthly updates on diversion activity to North Central Director Locates hospital beds for DCR functions or as needed in ITA investigation / detention Provides Transitional Case Manager under the direction of the Diversion Program Team Lead Jail Services Screening Upon referrals from Jail Mental Health Professional, Completes Jail Requests for Services and makes appropriate referral for jail intake and transition services provided by Catholic Charities. Completes necessary paperwork as required, meeting established timelines and making authorized entries in the medical record; follows all procedures for release of information and maintains complete and accurate, concise records and reports Fosters teamwork and cooperation between team members Works to understand others on the team and is a cooperative team member who willingly helps others perform related jobs Identifies and prioritizes issues, problems and concerns that need to be addressed and res