What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager ACT - Crossroads position at Thrive Behavioral Health?
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?
- Work in conjunction with the clinical team to design, implement, and monitor progress of behavioral management programs with children and families in community-based programs.
- Provide education to children and families regarding topics including but not limited to behavior management, child development, mental illness, and positive parenting.
- Assist clients with income maintenance.
- Act as liaison and advocate with schools, DCYF, and external agencies while ensuring cooperation, coordination, and information sharing.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed and appropriate.
- Coordinate referrals and linkages to community resources.
- Coordinate services within the Organization as needed and complete all necessary follow up.
- Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social and parenting skills.
- Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
- Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.
- Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the client network of care.
- Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services.
- Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage at all time.
- Accompany client to community appointments, provide advocacy as needed.
- Complete all Organization and client documentation in accordance with Organization standards and state and federal regulations.
- Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- One-year (1) of experience in Human Service field.
- Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.
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