Mobile Case Manager: Empowering Community Wellness

AltaPointe Health Systems; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Case Manager to monitor consumers’ well-being across mental and physical health, living, learning, working and social environments. You will travel to homes, boarding homes, schools, and other settings to provide monitoring and support, with emphasis on empowering consumers and families to sustain progress after case management ends.

Responsibilities include assessing needs with SUN-R, developing ISP goals, linking to resources, de-escalating crises,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or social services related discipline preferred. Must meet all driving requirements.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population and/or knowledge of addiction as a primary/secondary illness.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and non-violent crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles and/or Substance abuse treatment principles.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding appropriate benefit entitlements such as Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Responsibilities

• Assess consumer needs utilizing SUN-R.
• Identify goals and plans for appropriate services documented in ISP.
• Provide appropriate linkage to community resources.
• Monitor consumers to secure placement in the least restrictive environment.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed in the SUN-R.
• Advocate on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources.
• Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management services.
• Document in a timely manner per AltaPointe standards.
• Document appropriate, complete, and comprehensive SUN-R assessments.
• Document measurable and specific goals in the individualized service plan.
• Document in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, ISP goals addressed and services provided.
• Include problem, ISP/Treatment plan goal, intervention provided, consumer responses, and plans for continued services in each progress note.
• Document case disposition, case closings, and follow-up.
• Maintain caseload effectively and meet AltaPointe productivity standards.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion, respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or social services related discipline

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Alabama seeks a Case Manager to monitor consumers’ well-being across mental and physical health, living, learning, working and social environments. You will travel to homes, boarding homes, schools, and other settings to provide monitoring and support, with emphasis on empowering consumers and families to sustain progress after case management ends.

Responsibilities include assessing needs with SUN-R, developing ISP goals, linking to resources, de-escalating crises,