Behavioral Health Case Manager Autism

JOB REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW The Behavioral Health Case Manager BS - Outpatient assesses and assists with the mental and psychiatric health and educational needs of patients by providing specialized services in order to meet identified patient or child and family needs. This role serves as the Patient and family's case worker, coordinates and facilitates program activities, interagency referral sources, acts as a community liaison, is a primary family contact person and promotes appropriate utilization of resources to contribute to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Case Manager BS acts as an advocate, as a resource to patient, families and staff, and as a key player of the interdisciplinary team for continued care, discharge, aftercare planning. Schedule: 40 hours/week Shift: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient's behavioral/mental health problem. Assists in assessing participants for continuing treatment needs, prepares patient histories, discharges, and creates treatment plan of care. Assists in assessing patient needs and develops appropriate dispositional plans and coordinates care with the appropriate departments. Maintains strong communication and relationship with staff (interdepartmental and within program) and Psychiatrists. Secondarily, works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in mental health or behavioral health field. Working toward a higher degree and/or licensure is preferred. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE TACT Level 2 certified within 90 days after hire. CPR/BLS preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1C81A33451F24738