Civil Commitment Case Manager (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)



Job Details

Civil Commitment Case Manager (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)
Employer

Spokane County

Salary

$31,051.92 - $41,900.40 Annually

Location

Gardner Center Building 1033 W Gardner Spokane, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

18-00158

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

05/28/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

NOTE: Current vacancy is in the Public Defender's Office, specifically assigned to Civil Commitment work. Incumbent will perform professional and administrative duties to screen, assess, facilitate, and identify services with the goal of coordinating release of clients from psychiatric inpatient facilities. Will work closely with a team consisting of attorneys and paralegals from the Public Defender's office. In addition, the incumbent will work with community health care providers and outside organizations to ensure continuity of care, and appropriate discharge planning.

WHO MAY APPLY:  This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. First consideration will be given to 1553 members working in the Public Defender's office; second consideration will be given to 1553 members countywide; third consideration will be given to all other master contract members; fourth consideration will be given to all other applicants.


Performs professional and administrative duties to screen, assess, facilitate and coordinate a new unique diversion program that provides alternative resources and placement for mental health individuals to avoid placement in jail or psychiatric inpatient.

Examples of Duties

Provides knowledge of available systems and resources to the diversion program treatment team to ensure diversion participants are receiving maximum benefits of the program. (OR Provides crisis response and intervention to individuals as part of the screening and referral process).
 
Organizes and/or participates as needed in regularly scheduled care coordination meetings with diversion program staff and community based providers to ensure continuity of care and engagement are maintained as well as ensuring contractual and State requirements are met.
 
Screens, assesses, and provides referrals to the Misdemeanor and Low Level Felony Diversion Program. (OR Manages and oversees the Misdemeanor and Low Level Felony Diversion Program).
 
Reviews quarterly program data collected and reported to Spokane County CSHCD and the Court by community based providers; adjusts program and/or services as needed.  Data includes, but is not limited to, number and type of appointments scheduled, kept, cancelled, or missed, as well as the reason for missed appointments, etc. (OR Will comply with all federal, state, and local requirements regarding mental health treatment, referral, and confidentiality issues as well as requirements pertaining to the Spokane County Regional Behavioral Health Organization).
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Along with the aforementioned examples of duties, these functions are also applicable when the position resides within the Community Services, Housing & Community Development Department (CSHCD):
 
Represents the interests of our SCRBHO, the public, and the diversion participants by maintaining the original mission and integrity of the program.
 
Schedules and facilitates diversion program treatment team initial treatment planning sessions, monthly care coordination meetings, and ad hoc crisis intervention meetings. 
 
Ensures community based providers report accurate and timely data reports to the Court.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, counseling, or other behavioral science and one (1) year of direct experience in the mental health or behavioral health system, preferably in a public mental health system. May also consider an equivalent combination of related education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that can work cooperatively with diversion staff, Detention Services staff, community based behavioral health practitioners, and individuals receiving behavioral health services.
           
LICENSE:     Requires a valid lawful driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment, and the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the County.  
 
Detention Services
Requires a DBHR affiliated counselor's certificate within 60 days of hire.
 
CSHCD
Care Coordinator services are provided primarily in the community and vary in intensity, frequency, and duration in order to support the diversion participant's ability to access community based services, manage functional difficulties, or otherwise realize goals for successfully completing the diversion program.

Selection Factors

Knowledge of:

•  utilization management of public mental health.

•  federal regulations and state laws applicable to public mental health.

•  public and private mental health providers and community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.

•  computer applications related to the work including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

•  record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

•  techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

 

Ability to:

•  efficiently refer to and effectively utilize county funded community resources for the least restrictive level of care.

•  communicate exceptionally well orally, in writing and over the telephone.

•  analyze, interpret, apply and explain utilization data

•  prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

•  use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.

•  establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

•  perform all related duties with accuracy and efficiency.

SPOKANE COUNTY
Employee Benefits Summary

PAID TIME OFF
 
Spokane County Observed Holidays
Ten paid holidays are observed by County employees.  Represented employees should consult their perspective collective bargaining agreement regarding holidays.
 
Vacation
For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, you receive one day a month for a total of 12 days per year.  After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time.  Vacation time accrual increases every 5 years up to a maximum at 25 or more years of service of 27 days per year.  This totals up to 12 days per year available to use for vacation plus a personal holiday leave accrual. 
 
For positions that have PTO available, no wait to use your time and you will have up to 21 days accrued each year to use for either sick or vacation time off.
 
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned one day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.  Unused sick leave hours carry over each year until you reach the cap of 75 days.
 
Other Leaves
Spokane County provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty and military duty leave.
 
INSURANCE BENEFITS
 
Medical Insurance
Two plans are currently available:  PREMERA BLUE CROSS PREFERRED PROVIDER and GROUP HEALTH NORTHWEST.  Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.  Please note that we have two pay periods per month.
 

2018 Rates:
Premera                                                                                   Kaiser:
Employee Only:  $17.18 per pay period            Employee: $16.23 per pay period
Employee & Spouse: $67.55 per pay period    Employee & Spouse: $63.50 per pay period
Employee & Family: $94.70 per pay period      Employee & Family:  $88.58 per pay period
Employee & Child(ren): $61.52 per pay period Employee & Child(ren): $58.09 per pay

 
Dental Insurance
Two plans are currently available:  DELTA DENTAL OF WASHINGTON and WILLAMETTE DENTAL.  Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.
 
2017 Rates:
Delta Dental                                                                 Willamette Dental
Employee: $2.71 per pay period                                   Employee: $2.90 per pay period      
Family: $5.42 per pay period                                        Family: $5.80 per pay period
 
Long Term Disability Coverage
All employees are automatically enrolled for Long Term Disability except Spokane County Deputy Sheriff's Association employees which have their own plan.  Spokane County pays the premium for this plan.
 
Group Life Insurance
The County provides a $10,000 employee group life insurance policy to each employee.  This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

RETIREMENT
 
Retirement Plan (401a)
Spokane County employees are automatically included in the WASHINGTON STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS).  Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan.  This retirement plan provides a lifetime monthly benefit once vested and at retirement age.
 
Tax Deferred Compensation (457b)
Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program.  There are choices of two plan providers: Nationwide and Empower Retirement.  Former employer plans can be rolled into the deferred compensation plan.
 
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
 
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance.  The employee pays 100% of the premium.


Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow you to pay for your out-of-pocket Medical Expenses with Tax Free Dollars.  The FSA allows you to make an annual election and have pre-tax money withheld from your paycheck and reimbursed to you for eligible medical expenses.  Contract year is January 1 – December 31.  Enrollment only available during Open Enrollment.  Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.
 
Travel Assistance
Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home.  Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, legal assistance while traveling and emergency evacuation coverage.  This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval.  Additional coverage up to $500,000 is available for employees, spouse/domestic partner.  Dependent children can be insured up to $10,000 each.  The employee pays 100% of the premium.
 
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS
 
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free confidential assistance from an outside agency to assist with problems related to:  marriage, family, alcohol, drugs, personal and work.  These services are available up to eight (8) sessions per year/per issue.  There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.
 
Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program
Spokane County encourages employees to use alternatives to driving along to work and participates in a program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA) to reduce the cost of bus passes.  The program provides employees the option to pay $5 per month for a bus pass.
 
Wellness Programs
There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.
 
The above is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees.  Complete information is available from Human Resources Department.  This information is subject to change.

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Employer
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams

Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
509-477-5750

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