Administrative Mental Health Case Manager

This is a professional position providing support for the purposes of facilitating and monitoring a person’s access to mental health services and community resources.

Please include your college transcripts with resume.

Qualifications: Caseworker 1: A bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; OR two years experience as a Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.

Caseworker 2: Six months as a Caseworker 1; OR successful completion of the Social Casework Intern Program; OR a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare or social work major; OR a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

· Process new referrals into the Base Service Unit, which includes assessment and developing a plan of care.

· Verify disability by acquiring necessary paperwork.

· Complete liability determination.

· Make appropriate referrals to providers.

· Participate in team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans to address the needs of the consumer.

· Maintain confidentiality in regards to consumer information and records in accordance with governing regulations and laws.

· Perform home visits as required by regulations.

· Track and monitor ongoing open cases and placements and revise as necessary to achieve goals and objectives addressed in the plans.

· Document case activity through case notes, records, case histories, correspondence, and reports applicable to policies and procedures.

· Work collaboratively with social service agencies, hospitals, courts, and other community resources.

· Act as an advocate when necessary.

· Demonstrate a sensitive awareness of cultural/ethnic diversity and age-related issues.

· Maintain a confidential and professional demeanor when dealing with social service agencies, community resources, families, and general public.

· Maintain an appropriate and professional appearance.

· Participate in staff meetings and ongoing supervision.

· Maintain confidentiality in regards to consumer information and records in accordance with governing regulations and laws.

· Transport clients utilizing agency vehicles.

· Must have daily access to reliable transportation.

· Perform other related work as required. Crosses program lines when the need arises

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,023.00 - $36,574.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,023 - $36,574