Part Time - Behavioral Health Case Manager - Hartford Site

Job Responsibilities

• Clinically assesses patient and family needs and coordinates, advocates, and problem-solves to enhance their functioning.
• Completes psychosocial assessments, gathering social, psychosocial, cultural, and financial information to determine the level of support the family requires.
• Develops plans based on assessments and assists families in implementing these plans (including referrals, follow-up calls, and DCF reporting).
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams, accepting “warm hand-offs” from primary care providers and referring to appropriate services within the agency and the broader community.
• Attends clinical Team Meetings and Component Meetings as assigned, and seeks out consultation or supervision as needed.
• Maintains compliance with CHC standards and policies as outlined in annual performance appraisals.

Administrative

• Completes required documentation by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC policies in a timely manner.
• Locks WHO notes no later than the end of the next business day after completion.
• Completes and submits reports as required for external agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others, with appropriate client releases signed.
• Participates in agency-wide committees as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Master's Social Work degree (MSW) required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related experience working with children and families.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in Spanish is required.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Combination of sustained periods of sitting at a keyboard, walking, and stair climbing.
• Minimal lifting and carrying activities.
• Must be available to work one evening a week and one Saturday per rotation.

Communications Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• This position interfaces with patients, family members, community agencies, and other providers within the organization.
• Confidentiality of behavioral health information is strictly maintained.
• Responsible for client data entry, accessing medical system information, and maintaining confidentiality of patient and business information according to CHC policies.

Organization Information

• Location: Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford
• City: Hartford
• State: Connecticut
• Type of Work Schedule: Part-time