Targeted Case Manager - Adults Outpatient West

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Louisville, KY is seeking a Targeted Case Manager for adults in outpatient West. You will conduct assessments, develop service plans, arrange services, and support clients in accessing resources to improve their well-being.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of post-bachelor’s experience in human services. You will engage in advocacy, thorough documentation, care coordination, and crisis support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field (approved by Medicaid or funding source).
• Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client’s needs.
• Participates in development of client’s service plan.
• Arranges for delivery of needed services as identified in assessment.
• Assists client in accessing needed services through referrals or linkages.
• Monitors client’s progress by tracking appointments and following up on services.
• Performs advocacy activities to help clients obtain entitlements and support.
• Prepares and maintains case records per standards.
• Provides case consultations with service providers/collaterals.
• Communicates with supervisor about case management and resources.
• Provides psychosocial education to clients and families.
• Performs crisis assistance and coordinates emergency services.
• May serve as Primary Case Coordinator depending on skill and autonomy.

Skills

Case management

Adult population

Documentation

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field

Job description

## Targeted Case Manager - Adults Outpatient WestApply: Onsite: Louisville, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-012410**Job Description:**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client’s needs.2. Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.3. Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.4. Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.5. Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.6. Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on own behalf).7. Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.8. Provides case consultation (i. e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client’s status and progress).9. Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.10. Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client’s illness, physical condition, or social situation.11. Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, making arrangements for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).12. May serve as Primary Case Coordinator (PCC), with volume and complexity of PCC assignments depending on incumbent’s skill and autonomy.EDUCATION · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.· Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of date of employment. EXPERIENCE ADULT DIVISION: At least one (1) year of full-time employment experience post Bachelor’s working directly with adults or ACT population (with direct daily contact) in a human service setting, with relevant Master’s degree, no experience. **Time Type:**Full time### About Us**Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.**Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.**At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.****In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.**