Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager

Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board; Cedar Bluff (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board in Virginia is seeking an Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager to plan and deliver case management services for long-term mentally ill adults, linking them to community resources and coordinating care with providers.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, home visits, and advocacy, with requirements including a Bachelor's degree in a human service field or RN license and QMHP eligibility. Full-time position based at Main Office A; EOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work/psychology or related human service field and one year of direct clinical experience, or RN license and at least one year of direct clinical experience.
• Candidate must meet QMHP guidelines.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to effectively intervene in a crisis situation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of local human service resources.
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in the assignment of duties.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to effectively use electronic health record system.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of case management services to meet assessed needs.
• Link individuals to planned services and community resources.
• Coordinate services and plans with collateral agencies and providers.
• Monitor progress toward service plans and goals.
• Advocate for needed resources and services.
• Provide basic counseling services and home visits as needed.
• Explain psychiatric illness information and education to individuals.
• Complete administrative duties with emphasis on records and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Knowledge of local resources

Independent judgement

Organizational and time management

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work/psychology or related human service field

RN license with at least one year of direct clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Responds to needs oflong-term mentallyill adults who participate incase management activities ofCMCSB. Duties include planning the delivery of case management services to meet assessed needs, linking individuals to planned services and resources within the community, coordinating services and plans with collateral agencies and providers, monitoring individuals’ progress towards identified service plans and goals, advocating for needed resources and services for individuals, providing basic counseling services, making home visitsto individuals receiving services, providing information and education to individuals receiving services regarding psychiatric illnesses, performing all administrative functions necessary to carry out the above services with an emphasis on records documentation and the timely submission of required service reports, managingaggressive behavior of individuals receiving services utilizing approved techniques, participating in continuing education programs to enhance professional competency, andtransporting individuals receiving services to needed services and related functions, as necessary.

Hiring range: $36,408 - $54,624 annual salary. (Offers for candidates with more than 20years of relevant experience may exceed the listed hiring range. Cumberland will only engage in compensation discussions and negotiations after an initial offer of employment is extended.)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work/psychology or related human service field and one year of direct clinical experience, or RN license and at least one year of direct clinical experiencerequired.
• Candidate must meet QMHP guidelines.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to effectively intervene in a crisis situation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of local human service resources.
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in the assignment of duties.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good computer skills and ability to effectively use electronic health record system.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Travel Requirements Must travel to and from meetings and other locations as necessary.

Position Adult Behavioral Health Case Manager

Location Main Office A

About the Organization CMCSB was formed in 1972 as a Chapter 10 Community Services Board under Virginia law. CMCSB provides mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse treatment services to the residents of Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties. At the present time, CMCSB operates over twenty locations, to include outpatient offices, mental health recovery programs, group homes and day support programs for intellectually disabled individuals, and a residential alcohol and drug treatment program. In addition, CMCSB has several services that are provided directly in an individual's home or in a supported environment. CMCSB also provides a 24-hour crisis team to assist community agencies and individuals in crisis situations. CMCSB employs approximately 500 employees, which include full-time and part-time employees, as well as individuals receiving services who are employed to work in various day programs. CMCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.