Case Manager

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an opening for a Case manager position. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who are committed to improving the lives of who are impacted by mental illness.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence are available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved ones need. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

If you would like to learn more about joining our team, please apply on our website at careers.

Job Type: Full-time

The Case Manager's responsibilities include the following:

A. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides case management and support services to the Treatment Team to facilitate clinical management of the cases to which assigned.

B. SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

C. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

D. WORKDAYS/HOURS: The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles of clinical treatment and social casework of children, adolescents, and families in a mental health and substance abuse setting.

2. Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center.

3. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Human or Social Services Field or an Associate Degree and a minimum of two years experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Additional work experience may substitute for an individual not having a degree in the required area.

F. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral member of the treatment team, including attendance at program staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.

2. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with the assigned therapist and the doctor to coordinate necessary documentation, discharge planning, therapeutic passes, etc.

3. Demonstrates the ability to, with informed consent, communicate with referral sources or other mental health professionals on progress in the treatment of resident and, where appropriate, involves referral sources in the treatment planning process including discharge planning and aftercare plans.

4. Demonstrates the ability to work along with the Primary Therapist, communicate with families concerning the planning and evaluation of therapeutic passes from the facility, and integrate the information concerning the effectiveness of therapeutic passes into treatment planning.

5. Demonstrates the ability to participate in quality management.

6. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with other members of the treatment team to identify the needs of the resident, including social, legal, family, education etc., and take appropriate action to see that the needs of the residents are being met.

7. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients and visitors.

8. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to organization’s policies/procedures and code of ethics.

9. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any safety concerns/issues to the Safety Officer.

10. Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.

11. Demonstrates the ability to accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner.

12. Demonstrates the ability to provide detailed information about procedures or treatments to family and other caregivers.

13. Demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural and religious beliefs of people served.

14. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.

15. Demonstrates the ability to explain procedures and events in language understood by people served.

16. Demonstrates the ability to respond to people served based on developmental age.

17. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

18. Demonstrates the ability to perform other duties assigned as related to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: varies, based on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forrest City, Arkansas
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Work Location: In person

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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