Targeted Case Manager - Adults South

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Continued training and mentoring

Job summary

A community mental health provider in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Case Manager to oversee service planning and client assessments. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of experience with adults in a human service setting. Responsibilities include arranging services, monitoring client progress, and providing crisis assistance. The position offers full-time hours with competitive salaries and benefits, alongside continued training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least one year of experience working with adults in a human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of client needs and service planning.
• Arrange necessary services and monitor client progress.
• Provide crisis assistance and advocacy for clients.

Skills

Conduct comprehensive assessments

Service planning

Crisis intervention

Advocacy for clients

Psychosocial education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Case Manager - Adults South page is loaded## Case Manager - Adults Southlocations: Louisville, Kentuckytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-011799**Job Description:**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client’s needs.2. Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.3. Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.4. Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.5. Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.6. Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on own behalf).7. Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.8. Provides case consultation (i. e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client’s status and progress).9. Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.10. Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client’s illness, physical condition, or social situation.11. Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, making arrangements for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).12. May serve as Primary Case Coordinator (PCC), with volume and complexity of PCC assignments depending on incumbent’s skill and autonomy.EDUCATION· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.· Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of date of employment.EXPERIENCEADULT DIVISION: At least one (1) year of full-time employment experience post Bachelor’s working directly with adults or ACT population (with direct daily contact) in a human service setting, with relevant Master’s degree, no experience.**Time Type:**Full time**Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.**Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.**At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.****In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.**