Description
Join Our Team: Mental Health Case Manager
Are you a compassionate professional passionate about delivering exceptional care? We're seeking a Mental Health Case Manager to join the team and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of the clients. In this role, you'll conduct diagnostic evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans with specific goals, offer crisis intervention when necessary, and follow up with clients to ensure they receive the best care possible.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or
- At least two years of experience in a direct service role (e.g., in an after-school program, nursing home, mental health setting, or client advocacy).
- 1-3 years of experience working with mental health patients.
Why Join Us?We offer flexible scheduling so you can work the hours that best fit your life - choose from
4x10 or 4x8 shifts.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others, apply today for the Mental Health Case Manager position!
Responsibilities •
Mental Health Assessment: Evaluate patients' mental health status through medical information, interviews, observations, and testing, while collaborating with other staff members.
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Reassessment and Follow-Up: Reassess patient situations and provide appropriate follow-up care based on their evolving needs.
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Resource Referral: Offer community resources and specialist referrals to patients and family members facing challenges.
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Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that outline specific goals and objectives for each patient.
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Crisis Intervention: Assist with interventions for patients during crisis situations, providing immediate support as needed.
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Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients' needs and create personalized care plans.
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Resource Navigation: Help clients access and utilize community resources, including mental health services, housing programs, and government benefits.
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Advocacy: Advocate for clients' rights and needs within various systems, including healthcare, social services, and legal services.
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Crisis Support: Provide crisis intervention and support to clients as necessary.
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Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, social workers, and service providers to coordinate comprehensive care.
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Progress Monitoring: Monitor clients' progress and adjust care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
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Education: Educate clients and their families about mental health issues, available resources, and effective coping strategies.
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Team Participation: Engage in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
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Transportation: Hold a valid driver's license and maintain reliable transportation with automobile insurance coverage.
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Confidentiality Compliance: Strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations and uphold client confidentiality at all times.
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Productivity Standards: Consistently meet productivity standards set by the organization.
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Attendance: Maintain excellent attendance records to ensure continuity of care.
•Work with patients to develop individualized treatment plans with goals and objectives
•Aid with crisis intervention for patients when they are in a state of distress
•Use patient medical information, interviews, observation, and testing as well as collaboration with other staff members to determine a patient's mental health status
•Reassess patient situations and provide appropriate follow-up care based on their current needs
•Recommend community services or specialists for patients and family members in need
Qualifications •
Education: A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
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HIPAA Compliance: Familiarity with and adherence to HIPAA regulations is essential.
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Confidentiality: Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
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Proactive Mindset: A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate client needs effectively.
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Judgment & Decision-Making: Demonstrates sound judgment and accuracy in decision-making processes.
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Positive Attitude: Exhibits a passion for the work and maintains a consistently positive attitude.
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Personal Responsibility: Takes personal responsibility for actions, honors commitments, and seeks or offers help when necessary.
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Professional Appearance: Maintains a professional appearance and hygiene consistent with workplace culture.
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Experience Requirement: For candidates with a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field, at least one year of experience in a direct service capacity (e.g., after-school program, nursing home, mental health, or client advocacy) is required.
•Must have 1-3 years of mental health experience in a clinical setting
•Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are needed
•CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications are required
•Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or related field; preference to those with a master's degree
•State licensure that is current, unrestricted, and in good standing for a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or equivalent