Case Manager - First Episode Psychosis (62195)

Job DetailsJob Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $21.03 - $31.56 HourlyJob Shift: 2 Day Hybrid - 2 days Remote
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Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated full-time Case Manager to join our Ascent First Episode Psychosis team, an exciting opportunity to build your clinical career while making a profound difference in the lives of youth and young adults experiencing their first episode of psychosis. In this hands-on role, you will deliver comprehensive, client-centered case management services that connect individuals and their families to essential resources and supports, from housing and medical care to benefits and community services, within a collaborative, transdisciplinary team that provides up to five years of wraparound care. Ascent is rooted in compassion, resilience, and teamwork, and we are looking for a professional who shares those values, thrives in a highly collaborative environment, and is passionate about supporting a diverse population through early recovery. The ideal candidate brings strong communication and problem-solving skills, persistence, patience, and a commitment to learning, growth, and delivering meaningful, impactful care.

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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some flexibility based on client needs. Staff are required to be in the office on Wednesdays, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on client and program needs. Our hybrid model typically includes three in-office days and two remote days each week; however, this schedule may be adjusted to best support clients and the community.

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

$21.03 - $31.56 per hour

Essential Functions:

Some or all of the following essential functions will be relevant to the Case Manager role, depending on the specific clinical team where work is performed:

Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.
Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.
Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.
Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.
Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.
Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate.
Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with clients, to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.
Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement.
Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available services in the community.

QualificationsRequirements:

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree.
Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements. 
Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field
Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
Knowledge of community resources.
Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
Knowledge of community resources.
Effective organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: Bilingual

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Benefits:

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage*
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

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