Case Management

JOB SUMMARY:

The Case Manager will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The Case Manager will perform client intake, sign all intake documents, and perform group and individual sessions. The Case Manager will perform duties while adhering to the organization’s values and principals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in a mental health group home setting.
• Must have a completed TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
• Must have criminal background clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work or psychology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all intakes documents are completed, signed, and dated for each client.
• Ensures client confidentiality and safety while maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Verifies that the Program Director has basic consumer information, medical history and all signed waivers and releases on new clients.
•  Protects resident confidentiality, as required by State and Federal Privacy Laws.
•  Completes incident reports.
• Review and complete admission checklist on each new client.
• Assist, teach and or supervise residents with program schedule activities and community rules.
• Observes client participation in a casual setting, such as group sessions, and at AA meetings to evaluate mental and physical status and progress.
•  Confers with other case managers and the Program Director to provide input on client status and progress.
•  Leads discussion groups and community meetings, as well as providing group instruction on substance abuse and related topics.
•  Participates in the development, revision and implementation of individualized treatment plans and discharge/aftercare plans.
• Inspects clients’ belongings for contraband and other unauthorized items.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.