Case Manager - CCBHC Youth - Brunswick

Summary

The Case Manager – CCBHC Youth may function at the initial entry point of the care continuum within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) by providing outreach, case management, and information about the health care system in general and at care transition points between healthcare agencies (i.e. emergency department/inpatient unit to community services).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct assessments of participants with their guardian and/or natural supports for physical health, mental health, and social service needs.
• Provide information on the importance, availability and appropriate use of primary and emergency care.
• Absorb and explore the need for less restrictive alternatives to hospitalization.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) to address the needs of the person.
• Determine appropriate levels of care using evidence-based screening tools.
• Provide primary care coordination activities as part of the CCBHC monitoring and follow-up, including adapting supports, treatment plans, crisis plans, and/or Psychiatric Advance Directives as needed.
• Refer participants to other services and resources including, but not limited to, other behavioral health and/or medical services, housing, food, clothing and other basic needs.
• Be available to provide in-person coverage and supports to the CCBHC walk-in center.
• Participate in the development of a wellness plan for self-management of chronic conditions and for coordinating services, provide assistance to Integrated Behavioral Health patients to help them achieve their wellness goals through various activities such as accompanying them to appointments or supporting them in these activities as needed.
• Aid in obtaining or maintaining health insurance, assist them in applying for health insurance through application assistance and follow-up to ensure they obtain any insurance for which they qualify.
• Aid in determining whether participants have or are eligible for housing, assist them in applying for housing through applications, available resources, and assist in the follow-up to ensure they qualify.
• Participate in crisis intervention, resolution, and follow-up services.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR).
• Document services by entering participant data into EHR, complying with all organization, state, and federal documentation requirements.
• Facilitate active and timely communication among the members of the CCBHC team.
• Facilitate transportation to and from medical appointments and other community integration activities as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge in some or all of the following areas: Child development, family systems, special education, mental health, developmental delays, juvenile justice system.
• Skills in being well organized, able to independently prioritize workload, and having excellent interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An individual who has a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning with a specialization in psychology, mental health and human services, behavioral health, behavioral sciences, social work, human development, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, nursing or closely related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Maintain a valid state driver's license.
• MHRTc Certified or eligible.