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Life Help; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

State Retirement

13 paid holidays

Personal and Medical leave accrual

Job summary

Life Help in Kosciusko, MS is seeking an experienced case manager to join a dedicated clinical team. You will support crisis prevention, develop service plans, and coordinate transportation and community resources to help clients live in their own communities.

The role emphasizes education on diagnosis, medications, and A&D issues, along with home visits, family collaboration, and robust documentation. A valid driver's license and MS DMH certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related mental health field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Case Management Certification from Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in crisis prevention and stabilization to increase the likelihood that the individual can remain in his/her own community.
• Propose a service plan within the stated timeline and thereafter continually monitor a plan which will delineate individual service needs and a plan to access the services.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Serve as a link between individuals, their families, Life Help services and the community.
• Provide individuals and their families with information and education concerning diagnosis, medication and A&D issues.
• Conduct home visits and assist the consumer in availing themselves of needed community services.
• Work with the family or other responsible parties of each consumer enrolled.
• Submit weekly billing slips to the CSS Quality Assurance for SED clients.
• Submit all monthly reports required by the Department of Mental Health and Life Help.
• Provide medication monitoring as needed and consult with appropriate medical staff.
• Encourage individuals to attend all needed and appropriate appointments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 Year Degree

Job description

Description

Are you looking to be part of a diverse, clinical team devoted to helping people at their most vulnerable? Are you looking to be part of an organization that offers ongoing professional growth and development, as well as opportunities for advancement? If so, Life Help welcomes you to submit an application of employment to join our team.

Life Help is a regional community mental health center that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for nearly fifty years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• State Retirement
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Personal and Medical leave accruing monthly
• FMLA benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Comp
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA for qualifying employees
• LPC Supervision
• Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
• Voluntary Additional Life and Disability Insurance

Description

Are you looking to be part of a diverse, clinical team devoted to helping people at their most vulnerable? Are you looking to be part of an organization that offers ongoing professional growth and development, as well as opportunities for advancement? If so, Life Help welcomes you to submit an application of employment to join our team.

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Kosciusko, MS
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Job Shift: Day

Job Duties

• Assist individuals in crisis prevention and stabilization to increase the likelihood that the individual can remain in his/her own community.
• Propose a service plan within the stated timeline and thereafter continually monitor a plan which will delineate individual service needs and a plan to access the services. For IDD clients, efforts will be made to prevent or delay institutional placement and to enhance inclusion in the community.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Serve as a link between individuals, their families, Life Help services and the community.
• Provide individuals and their families with information and education concerning diagnosis, medication and A&D issues.
• Conduct home visits and assist the consumer in availing themselves of needed community services.
• Work with the family or other responsible parties of each consumer enrolled.
• Submit weekly billing slips to the CSS Quality Assurance for SED clients.
• Submit all monthly reports required by the Department of Mental Health and Life Help.
• Provide medication monitoring as needed and consult with appropriate medical staff.
• Encourage individuals to attend all needed and appropriate appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related mental health field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Case Management Certification from Mississippi Department of Mental Health.