Care Manager I/II/III (Sullivan)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Works without daily and immediate supervision, evaluating possible courses of conduct and making decisions based on the varying facts and circumstances of each individual case.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment to analyze, interpret, make deductions, and then decide what actions are necessary based on the varying facts and circumstances of each individual case.
• Maintains an active caseload providing referrals and linkage as needed within areas of expertise and limits of credentials; assures procurement of additional services as needed.
• Acquires and provides the team with detailed information regarding an assigned consumer to establish the foundation for the Treatment Plan.
• Works with the consumer on a day-to-day basis using professional judgment and discretion to implement the team-determined Treatment Plan.
• Assists in development, implementation, and revision of individual treatment plans; assures that services provided are specified in the Treatment Plan and monitors progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicates consistently with community partners to maintain positive working relationships for existing MOUs.
• Consults and coordinates with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management, advocacy, and follow-up with the focus on attaining treatment goals.
• Provides crisis management for consumers; makes linkages for interventions as appropriate.
• Provides individual and group Psychosocial Rehabilitative services.
• Provides age-appropriate life skills training to consumers individually or in groups.
• Maintains consumer and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional stature.
• Ability to demonstrate competent use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise.
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Completion of CANS and/or ANSA training and ongoing certification.
• Timely completion of DARMHA Supported Consumer (DSC) paperwork and reassessments within specified deadlines.
• OBHP qualified staff will be expected to participate in the required clinical supervision.
• Maintains a flexible schedule in collaboration with supervisor to develop a working schedule that meets the needs of the consumers and team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• CARE MANAGER I: High School diploma or equivalent. At least 12 months of paid, full time employment or 24 months of paid, part time employment in a directly related adult, child, youth, adolescent or family services related field including but not limited to the following professions: Community Mental Health Center, Group Home, Residential Placement facilities, Personal Care giver, State Hospital, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Professional Nurse, Department of Childrens Services, Family and Social Services Administration, Education/Special Education, Nursing Home, Day Care providers/staff, Juvenile Justice Centers, Community Corrections/Probation, FQHC, Hospitals, Hospice.
• CCBHC CARE COORDINATOR II: Bachelors degree in psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Family/Consumer Sciences, Child Development, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Human services, Education, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, Special Education, Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Child and Adolescent Welfare or Youth, Adult and Family Services, with a minimum of 1 year of Case Management/Care Management experience (internal or external). Nonspecific bachelors degrees with a minimum of 4 yrs. of experience as a Care Coordinator I in a directly related child, youth, adolescent, or family services field. Completion of Case Management training post college degree.
• ALL POSITIONS MUST POSSESS: Knowledge and skills in community based behavioral health care and case management. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Agreement to use personal transportation in work capacity including transporting consumers. Flexible scheduling is required. Willingness to use reliable personal transportation in work capacity.