Behavioral Health Case Manager - Beacon Place - Lawrenceville, GA.

View Point Health; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid New Hire Training

401(a) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

View Point Health in Georgia seeks a Behavioral Health Case Manager to provide intensive case management for adults with behavioral health challenges. The role operates across multiple sites and coordinates with a team of clinicians and community partners to write service plans and monitor progress.

The position requires a 4-year degree and two years of experience in social services, plus the ability to transport clients and pass background checks. Travel is up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of experience in social service delivery
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and pass background/drug screenings

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive case management for adults with behavioral health disorders
• Writes and maintains individual service plans meeting standards
• Coordinates with community providers and oversees service linkage and monitoring

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Assessment writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 5%
• Manage Others No

Description

View Point Health

Job Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager

Job Code: HCP120/Social Worker, Non-Licensed 1

Job Hours: Times May Vary

View Point Health is a community behavioral health center utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, as well as other professionals to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured, underinsured, low-income Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides intensive case management services for clients with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders.
• Provides services primarily in an Adult Day Services Program.
• Facilitates skill building groups in addition to conducting face-to-face comprehensive assessments to identify problems and service needs and assists with writing individual service plans that meet Medicaid, insurer, CARF, and other required standards for diagnoses, content, justifications for treatment, evidence of client input, and treatment time frames.
• Writes daily progress notes that are clear, concise, complete, grammatically correct, timely, properly coded and relate directly to the treatment outcomes described in the service plan.
• Secures or provides necessary signatures required to secure authorization for services.
• Follows all Medicaid, state, insurer, and other regulations related to the credentials required to provide authorized services.
• Provides and bills only those client services that are authorized in the service plan.
• Monitors client progress and compliance with the service plan.
• Assembles, analyzes, and interprets new/updated information about the client to reassess treatment needs.
• Identifies unmet needs, reviews available resources, and assists with modifying the treatment plan as indicated.
• Provides service linking and monitoring.
• Establishes linkages and coordination of services with community agencies.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with community service providers. Informs clients and families of the availability of community advocacy and support groups.
• Provides transportation for clients on community outings to offer opportunities to teach and practice skills taught in groups that are related to independent living, employment, socialization, and communication in a natural setting.
• Other critical services provided include symptom management, behavior management planning, teaching of relevant skills, supportive community-based interventions, and crisis intervention services.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing and staff meetings.
• Other program related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in social service delivery.

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits ( for qualified employees ):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.