Adult Case Manager

Job Details

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Weatherford Clinic - Weatherford, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$19.98 - $25.20 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Professional Services

Description

Under the supervision of the Clinic Manager provides an array of continuity-of-services assistance and support, including case management, to persons with mental illness or mental retardation. Responsible for identifying eligible clients and then planning, advocating, and coordinating services for these clients.Voluntary on-call during evening and weekend hours available. Position will be expected to maintain 60% of work time in direct client contact.

Must be familiar with and/or willing to be training in trauma informed care. This includes understanding, recognizing, and responding to effects of all types of trauma. Must have the ability to work in a behavioral environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and empowerment among consumers.

DUTIES CONSIST OF BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with other staff and clients. Knowledge of agency and community resources and continuity of services options available to individuals. The ability to determine eligibility for case management and other mental health services through review of the record and discussion with the unit's other service coordinators. Ability to coordinate and participate in service planning at all levels of care. Ability to work independently, organize work, prioritizes the needs of clients and the agency, and use sound professional judgment. Capacity for flexibility in dealing with ongoing changes in the service delivery system.

Salary is based on level of education and related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field of human or social services from an accredited college or university required.
• Must be able to utilize electronic health record system to document collaboratively and concurrently with consumers across all processes including assessment, service planning, and ongoing consumer - provider interactions.
• Must have the ability to work in a behavioral environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and empowerment among consumers.
• Ability to be certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Community Services.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid Texas driver's license and good driving record is required along with a copy of a valid auto insurance card.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift at least 25 pounds, reach overhead
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift at least 25 pounds, reach overhead

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SERVING ERATH*HOOD*JOHNSON *PALO PINTO*PARKER*SOMERVELL COUNTIES

 PECAN VALLEY MH-MR REGION

 06/15/2024

 Weatherford,TX