Targeted Case Manager - Adult South Outpatient

Experience Required

1 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client's needs.

2. Participates in development of client's service plan, consistent with assessment.

3. Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.

4. Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.

5. Monitors client's progress by making referrals, tracking client's appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client's changing needs.

6. Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on own behalf).

7. Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client's progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.

8. Provides case consultation (i. e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client's status and progress).

9. Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.

10. Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client's illness, physical condition, or social situation.

11. Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, making arrangements for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).

12. May serve as Primary Case Coordinator (PCC), with volume and complexity of PCC assignments depending on incumbent's skill and autonomy.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.

• Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of date of employment.

EXPERIENCE

ADULT DIVISION: At least one (1) year of full-time employment experience post Bachelor's working directly with adults or ACT population (with direct daily contact) in a human service setting, with relevant Master's degree, no experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing.

• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.

• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.

• May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Time Type:

Full time

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, disability, s exual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR-012311