CASE MANAGER - JOHNSON COUNTY CLINIC

Volunteers-of-America; Buffalo (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies seeks a Case Manager to support assigned clients and connect them with community resources. The role includes initial and ongoing assessments, referrals, and collaboration with therapists and the treatment team.

The position involves providing psychiatric rehabilitation services as part of a treatment plan, monitoring client progress, and advocating for access to services while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Two or more years of Case Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives referrals for Case Management services/treatment from therapists and assesses client needs.
• Provides case management monitoring of the Client's condition and progress and communicates with the primary clinician.
• Advocates on behalf of the Client to ensure access to needed resources and protect rights.
• Provides liaison services to state/local hospitals and community partners and attends meetings as needed.
• Maintains documentation reflecting the course of treatment and manages intake elements and releases.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Case Manager will provide support to assigned clients and facilitate/link clients to appropriate community service resources. Assist and support clinical services as needed in cooperation with the treatment team.Essential FunctionsReceives referrals for Case Management services/treatment from therapists; provides an initial and ongoing assessment of client needs for case management, treatment, support, and/or skills training.Is familiar with community resources and makes appropriate referrals and/ orlinks clients to those resources.Provides case management monitoring of the Client's condition(s) and progress or lack of progress and communicates this to the primary therapist.Advocates on behalf of the Client to ensure his/her access to needed resources and ensure their rights are respected.Provides case management emergency services during work hours and afterhours as assigned.Provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to all clients in need, including readiness assessment, skills training on an individual and group basis, assisting Clinicians who facilitate group activities, and case management to improve the Client's functioning and assist the Client in being successful in his/her treatment goals.Carries out all psychiatric rehabilitation services by Client's treatment plan and goals and identifies possible service needs to the primary Clinician in support of comprehensive treatment planning.Provides liaison services to state and local hospitals as needed.Provides liaison services to community partners, such as attending meetings, facilitating communication, and answering questions about services within the agency.Provides program and case consultation and education services as needed.Responsible for tracking supported employment activities.and assists with the development and implementation of supported employment programmingas directed by the supervisor and Clinic Director.According to the Policies and Procedures for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies.Provides documentation reflecting the course of treatment on time.Actively participates in supervision meetings, clinic meetings, case discussions, planning for treatment provision, and agency development required training activities.Maintains a suitable professional demeanor that includes: contributing to a positive work environment within VOANR through dependability, flexibility, cooperation, supportiveness and respect for others, communication, creativity, ethical behavior, and appropriate appearance.Maintains therapeutic responsibility for the collection of fees.Accurately completes all necessary intake elements, admission process and meets all appropriate releases.Other duties as assigned.CompetenciesProficiency with computersProficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, ExcelAbility to learn new computer software quicklyProficiency with modern standard office equipmentExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsSuccessfully interact with clients and team members in a professional mannerAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrentlyDemonstrate independent work initiative and sound judgmentWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a residential facility environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.TravelLittle travel is required for this position.Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related fieldTwo or more years of Case Management experiencePreferred Education and ExperienceMore than two years of experience in Case ManagementEEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.