Case Manager- (EBSHP)

Carastar Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carastar Health is seeking a direct services professional in Alabama to screen clients for housing eligibility and deliver SUN assessments. The role includes coordinating social and housing services, transporting clients, and maintaining detailed client records.

The ideal candidate will have a behavioral science degree, knowledge of casework and confidentiality, and a willingness to work in non-traditional settings. A valid Alabama driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Some experience preferred.
• Must meet Medicaid Provider Status requirements.
• Must hold Alabama driver's license and maintain acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening individuals to determine housing eligibility.
• Visit referred persons and assess needs using SUN Assessment.
• Complete SUN Assessment Form based on client input.
• Identify resources from providers to meet identified needs.
• Prepare and review community mental health service plans quarterly.
• Coordinate social and maintenance services including daily living, transportation, habilitation, rehabilitation, prevocational and vocational, housing.
• Assist in obtaining income support services (housing, food stamps, SSI).
• Refer clients to additional services as needed.
• Transport clients to services and conduct outreach visits.
• Maintain 70% direct services productivity.
• Participate in required training to enhance professional skills.
• Provide mental health consultation to other agencies.
• Complete client records and required paperwork for Carastar.
• Inspect dwellings for cleanliness and rule compliance.
• Deliver case management per individualized service plans.
• Gather information for program certification/recertification.
• Put in work orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Special needs awareness

Interviews techniques

Interpersonal skills

Vehicle operation

Psychotropic med knowledge

Confidentiality of records

Casework principles

Documentation

Non-traditional service delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

This is responsible professional work as a direct services provider and an information and referral agent for targeted populations that are seriously mentally ill.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Assist in screening individuals to determine eligibility for housing.

Visit referred persons and determine needs using the SUN Assessment by conversing with the individual.

Complete a SUN Assessment Form on each client utilizing information gained from the client or a significant other.

Determine resources that would meet the needs identified in the SUN Assessment by contacting provider sources, public and private, both in and out of the catchment area.

Prepare a plan for the provision of community mental health services to the targeted individual involved and review such plan not less that once every three months.

Assist in obtaining and coordinating social and maintenance services for the individual, including services relating to daily living activities, transportation services, habilitation and rehabilitation services, prevocational and vocational services, and housing services.

Assist the individual in obtaining income support services, including housing assistance, food stamps, and supplemental security income benefits.

Refer the individual for such other services as may be appropriate.

Transport clients to services, as well as conduct outreach visits.

Productivity requirement is 70% of time as direct services.

Participate in training activities as required by the Authority to increase and enhance professional and therapeutic skills.

Provide mental health consultation to other agencies or providers assisting the Authority's consumers.

Complete reports required for client records as well as all forms and paperwork required by Carastar.

Conduct routine inspections of the individuals' dwelling to ensure it is kept clean and according to program rules.

Case management services are provided at a level that is individualized to that consumer, according to the Individualized Service Plan.

Gather information needed for program certification and recertification.

Put in work orders for any repairs and maintenance needed in the unit.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of the targeted, chronically mentally ill.

Knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.

Skills in interpersonal relationships and group dynamics.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle, with a driver=s license valid in Alabama and a good driving record.

Knowledge of the use and side effects of psychotropic medication.

Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records.

Knowledge of casework principles and methods related to counseling.

Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records.

Ability and willingness to provide mental health services in non-traditional settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field from a recognized college or university. Some experience preferred. Must meet requirements of Medicaid for approved Medicaid Provider Status.

Must hold a driver's license valid in Alabama and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar's insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles.