Childrens Case Manager (CPST)

South County Mental Health Center, Inc.; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a CPST Case Manager to serve children diagnosed as Severely Emotionally Disturbed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and experience in the human services field. The position is hourly with a starting wage of $24.04/hour ($50,000/year), and involves building therapeutic rapport, linking to resources, and documenting progress in the clinical record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Experience in the human services field required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Completion of required training upon hire.
• Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Positive and effective communication with others.
• Basic math proficiency and office technology use.
• Requires use of a cell phone during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals within the target population.
• Assess and function in a strengths-based model of care.
• Link patients with resources and coordinate appropriate treatment.
• Provide documentation for the clinical record.
• Meet productivity standards and participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain clinical documentation that reflects medical necessity and progress.
• Collaborate with peers and partner organizations to support patients.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience in human services field

Independence & teamwork

Trainings upon hire

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication

Basic math & office tech

Cell phone use during work hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13685723

• Full Time
• Cowley

Posted 6 days ago

Childrens Case Manager (CPST)** The CPST Case Manager works with children diagnosed as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and must be able to develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals of the targeted population. Must be able to assess and function in a strengths-based model of care, and be able to link patients with resources, coordinate appropriate treatment and provide documentation for the clinical record.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work

Experience In The Human Services Field Required.

Hourly position: starting wage is $50,000/year $24.04/hour.

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: CBS CPST Case Manager

SUPERVISOR: CBS Program Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work
• experience in the Human Services Field
• Work independently as well as a productive part of a team
• Completion of required training upon hire
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and compliance with agency's policies
• Communicate positively and effectively with others
• Basic proficiency in math
• Effective utilization of basic office technology
• Requires use of a cell phone during work hours

Liability Carriers Requirements May Be Required Depending On Job assignment

RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be able to develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals of the targeted population. Must be able to assess and function in a strengths based model of care. Must be able to link patients with resources, coordinate appropriate treatment and provide documentation for the clinical record.

Documentation For The Clinical Record. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Quantity: Achieves or exceeds productivity standard for billable hours for particular assigned tier, meets with patients as needed, and participates in staff meetings.
2. Clinical: Contacts with patients are strengths-based. Services are delivered in ways that are responsive to patient needs and are medically necessary. Interventions utilize naturally occurring resources when possible and are focused on assisting patients in their efforts to maintain in least restrictive environment.
3. Judgment: Demonstrates sound ethical judgment, models good self-management skills, and appropriate professional boundaries consistent with agency values, especially during times of crisis.
4. Documentation: All documentation is completed in a timely manner, is thorough, complete, clinically appropriate, and complies with agency standards. Documentation demonstrates medical necessity and accurately reflects interventions and patient progress toward goals.
5. Leadership: Demonstrate gradual but continual professional growth (knowledge and skills). Models respective, supportive, and professional conduct in all work environments. Demonstrates an awareness of how behaviors and speech impact the whole team.
6. Coordination: Works collaboratively with both agency peers and partnering organizations while building a professional network that assists all patients being served. Interacts with other people and programs helpfully and positively at all times.
7. Financial: Understands and supports business model needed to financially support treatment providers and patient needs.

OTHER JOB Functions

Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers established Vision, Mission, and Values.

Any deviations to the work schedule and all overtime must be approved in advance.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.