Behavioral Health Clinician / Case Manager

Socket.dev; Thatcher (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Critical Illness insurance

Accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Easterseals Blake Foundation in Arizona is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician or Behavioral Health Professional to coordinate comprehensive behavioral health services for adult and child members enrolled with public behavioral health programs.

You will conduct intakes and assessments, develop and monitor service plans, and coordinate with other providers, while upholding agency standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge across the lifespan and trauma-informed care.
• Familiarity with managed care systems and AHCCCS/Title XIX processes.
• Ability to diagnose using DSM-5-TR and coordinate care with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral health needs and eligibility; develop and monitor service plans.
• Provide intakes, assessments, and therapy/support services; schedule referrals.
• Coordinate with providers and agencies to ensure coordinated care and transport arrangements.
• Document and report services per agency and funding requirements.
• Maintain productivity, timelines, and professional conduct as per policy.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

DSM-5-TR usage

Cultural & linguistic sensitivity

Team collaboration

Self-direction

Education

High School Diploma/GED or degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Description

Easterseals Blake Foundation is celebrating 75 years of continued service in Arizona. We have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties in Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?We offer our full-time employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b and a 50% employer match up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

General Position Description:

Responsible for comprehensive coordination of behavioral health services for adult and child members eligible for enrollment with public behavioral health services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the member’s behavioral health needs and eligibility for services. Assists staff in developing and monitoring member service plans.
• Provides comprehensive intakes, assessments, annual assessments, and offers therapeutic and support services. Screens, evaluates, and schedules referred members who may need behavioral health services.
• Coordinates communication between the member and other providers or community agencies to ensure coordination of care. This includes assisting with scheduling appointments, attending telemed appointments, arranging transportation, conducting CFTs and ARTS, and coordinating with the hospital for d/c appointments.
• Provides rehabilitation services that include living skills training, counseling, and supported employment services to enrolled members.
• Provides support services like case management, personal assistance, family support, peer support, respite care, and transportation services to enrolled members.
• Conduct Rapid Response and/or Intakes based on the needs of the assigned work location.
• Performs crisis intervention and solution-focused interventions.
• Maintains EBF productivity, timelines, and quality standards set forth by EBF.
• Provides complete documentation and reporting of member behavioral health services in accordance with agency and funding requirements. Maintains member records in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED with 1 years of behavioral health or related work/volunteer experience or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health required. The education and experience level will determine the position level of Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) or Behavioral Health Professional (BHP). Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Regulatory

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3) years. Three (3) years of driving experience required.
• Transportation for daily visits, to attend trainings, and perform other work-related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
• CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
• Satisfactorily Completed Competency Checklist within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Job Knowledge/Abilities:

Must have a strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and knowledge of best practices when working with diverse populations with trauma backgrounds. Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and ADHS policies and practices. Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department. Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity. Must be able to utilize DSM-5-TR to diagnose older children, adolescents and adults and the