Job Title: Mental Health Case Manager I (Part-Time) Entry Level

Supervisor: Chief of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program

Salary: $16 hourly

Job Type: Part-Time (29 Hours)

General Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, provides ongoing case management services for children/adolescents and adults with mental illness. Responsible for direct care to consumers in the clinic, community or in the home. Responsible for coordination, planning, and implementation of treatment plans. Must attend meetings and training as directed by supervisor. This position requires flexible work hours and must respond to a crisis with customers during assigned hours and consult after hours by phone. Must work independently and use good judgment. Must be fluent in computer software applications for spreadsheet and presentation development. Follow oral and written instructions and ability to set priorities.

Essential functions and responsibilities:·

• Ensures all consumers have current assessments and treatment plans per regulatory requirements and that services are in line and authorized by assessment and treatment plan.
• Monitors assigned caseload to ensure that all required paperwork is completed and of satisfactory quality per Performance Contract.
• Ensures compliance with Medicaid, Medicare, and Third-Party payer regulations.
• Promotes awareness of the Organization’s operating practices and upholds Atlantis policies.
• Meets with the team as designated by Chief of PSR and is available for emergency meetings and management as needed.
• Staffs with Chief Medical Officer or Chief of PSR when clinical issues are identified.
• Ensures that minimum hours are met for all consumers assigned.
• Complies with 24-hour lag time on all documentation.
• Completes monthly and weekly reports detailing summary of monthly services provided, telephone call logs and visit verification forms.

Specific Equipment and Materials to be used: Personal vehicles may be used for consumer visits; use of company vehicles when possible. Personal laptops and phone may be used as well. Gas stipend not provided.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Health field, which includes human services/or behavioral sciences related (psychology, sociology, social work) field from an accredited college or university.

Experience and Training: 0-3 months of successful case management experience in Behavioral Health Services. Prefer bilingual English/Spanish. Requires a valid driver license with a safe driving record along with proof of a current and valid auto insurance card.

Physical activities/Physical demands: Sitting 2/3 of time. Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel, reach with hands and arms, twist at the waist, push and/or pull less than 1/3 of time. Lift and carry maximum of 35 pounds

Work environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here represent those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.