Behavioral Health Clinician / Case Manager

Easter Seals Blake Foundation; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Easterseals Blake Foundation is seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator in Yuma, AZ to provide comprehensive coordination of behavioral health services for members. Responsibilities include assessing needs, providing support services, and documenting member services.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED with one year of experience or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of behavioral health or related work/volunteer experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must have a strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral health needs and eligibility for services.
• Provide comprehensive intakes and assessments.
• Coordinate communication between members and providers.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Document and report member services accurately.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's/Bachelor's 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