Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a Behavioral Health Case Manager in Honolulu, Hawaii to support adults experiencing mental health challenges through community-based services across Oahu. This full-time position focuses on helping individuals build stability, strengthen independence, and access the behavioral health, housing, medical, and community resources needed to support their recovery goals. As a Case Manager, you will coordinate care, advocate for client needs, and provide recovery-oriented support that empowers individuals to live healthier, more independent lives. This role is ideal for compassionate professionals in Honolulu and throughout Oahu who enjoy relationship-based work and making a meaningful impact within their community.
What You'll Do:
(Responsibilities)
Care Coordination: Assess client needs, develop individualized service plans, and coordinate behavioral health, medical, housing, and community resources.
Client Advocacy: Support individuals in accessing benefits, services, and community-based supports that promote stability, wellness, and independence.
Recovery-Oriented Support: Utilize person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed practices to help individuals achieve their recovery goals.
Hospital & Transition Support: Provide follow-up services after psychiatric hospitalization and support successful transitions between levels of care.
Community Collaboration: Partner with healthcare providers, families, landlords, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive support.
Client Transportation: Transport clients to appointments and essential services using your personal vehicle as needed.
Documentation & Compliance: Complete timely assessments, service plans, progress notes, and documentation that meets agency, contract, and billing requirements.
Team Collaboration: Participate in supervision, case reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused services.
Case Manager Qualifications
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related behavioral health field.
Preferred:
One and a half (1.5) years or more of case management, human services, behavioral health, or mental health experience; experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders is a plus.
Skills:
Strong communication, organization, documentation, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
Certifications:
Current TB clearance, CPR, and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).Fit for the Role: Comfortable supporting adults with mental health challenges in community-based settings while promoting recovery, stability, and independence.
Requirements & Work Conditions:- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.
- Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and safety inspection.
- Ability to use your personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
- Ability to travel throughout Oahu for client visits, appointments, meetings, and community-based services.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Benefits of Joining MHKMedical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
- Dental Insurance (HDS)
- Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
- Pet Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan
- Identity Theft & Legal Protection
- Paid Leave & Holiday PayPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Why Choose Mental Health Kokua?
- At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in Opportunities to Begin Again. Every day, our team helps individuals build stability, strengthen recovery, and develop meaningful connections within their communities.
- Behind every success story is someone who provides guidance, encouragement, and support along the way. Apply today and help others begin again with Mental Health Kokua.
Compensation details: 24-28 Hourly WagePIda1137052e91-38003-42034879