Case Manager

Perimeter Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is seeking a full-time Case Manager to support the Treatment Team in case management, documentation, and discharge planning for adolescents in a residential setting. This role partners with the Primary Therapist and physicians to coordinate care.

Applicants should have knowledge of child/adolescent development and a degree in Human or Social Services; two years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of clinical treatment and social casework for children, adolescents, and families in mental health and substance abuse settings.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and range of treatments provided by the center.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Human or Social Services or an Associate Degree with two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral member of the treatment team.
• Coordinate documentation, discharge planning, and therapeutic passes with the therapist and doctor.
• Communicate with referral sources and involve them in treatment planning and progress.
• Coordinate with the Primary Therapist on planning, evaluation, and treatment.
• Participate in quality management and support a positive team environment.
• Identify resident needs across social, legal, family, and education areas and take appropriate action.

Skills

Case management

Mental health

Adolescents

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associates degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an opening for a Case manager position. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who are committed to improving the lives of who are impacted by mental illness.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence are available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved ones need. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

Job Type: Full-time

The Case Manager's responsibilities include the following:

A. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides case management and support services to the Treatment Team to facilitate clinical management of the cases to which assigned.

B. SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

C. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

D. WORKDAYS/HOURS: The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles of clinical treatment and social casework of children, adolescents, and families in a mental health and substance abusesetting.

2. Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center.

3. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Human or Social Services Field or an Associate Degreeand a minimum of two years experienceworking with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Additional work experience may substitute for an individual not having a degree in the required area.

F. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral member of the treatment team, including attendance at program staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.

2. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with the assigned therapist and the doctor to coordinate necessary documentation, discharge planning, therapeutic passes, etc.

3. Demonstrates the ability to, with informed consent, communicate with referral sources or other mental health professionals on progress in the treatment of resident and, where appropriate, involves referral sources in the treatment planning process including discharge planning and aftercare plans.

4. Demonstrates the ability to work along with the Primary Therapist, communicate with families concerning the planning and evaluation of therapeutic passes from the facility, and integrate the information concerning the effectiveness of therapeutic passes into treatment planning.

5. Demonstrates the ability to participate in quality management.

6. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with other members of the treatment team to identify the needs of the resident, including social, legal, family, education etc., and take appropriate action to see that the needs of the residents are being met.

7. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients and visitors.

8. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to organization’s policies/procedures and code of ethics.

9. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any safety concerns/issues to the Safety Officer.

10. Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.

11. Demonstrates the ability to accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner.

12. Demonstrates the ability to provide detailed information about procedures or treatments to family and other caregivers.

13. Demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural and religious beliefs of people served.

14. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.

15. Demonstrates the ability to explain procedures and events in language understood by people served.

16. Demonstrates the ability to respond to people served based on developmental age.

17. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

18. Demonstrates the ability to perform other duties assigned as related to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: varies, based on experience

• - 401(k) matching
• - Dental Insurance
• - Employee assistance program
• - Flexible spending account
• - Health insurance
• - Health savings account
• - Life insurance
• - Paid time off
• - Vision insurance

• - 8-hour shift
• - Monday to Friday

• - Forrest City, Arkansas
• - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Question(s):

- Are you at least 21 years of age?

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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