Case Manager - Daytona

Great benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays 403bRetirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for thefirst 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution) Essential Job Functions Serving children and adults identified within the scope of the CCBHC criteria ie individuals with severe mental illness(SMI), substance use disorder(SUD), children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances (SED); individuals with co-occurring disorders (COD) and those experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis. Completes assessments and service plans that assist clients in developing goals and addressing areas of need and reviews the assessments and service plans according to program guidelines. For children and adolescents, this plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents, and other pertinent parties. Completes authorizations and re-authorizations as required by program guidelines. Participates in client treatment planning and case review with other client care providers including but not limited to CPC, DCF, dependency, juvenile detention services as it relates to children and adolescents. Documents service activity in SMA's EMR, and ensures the medical record is up to date, accurate, and meets all documentation standards in accordance with program requirements. Coordinates and provides care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered. Executes linkages identified on the service plan and monitor progress of service delivery according to program guidelines. Facilitates client access to community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health and substance use services. Assists clients with identifying financial assistance options for medications and other medical needs. Assists clients with developing natural resources and making contact with social support networks. Helps clients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options. Communicates clients' progress by conducting/attending interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; and identifying treatment influences. Provides limited crisis intervention under appropriate supervision. Reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a client to the appropriate authority. Facilitates access to and/or coordinates transportation for clients in order to execute linkages identified on the service plan. Maintains an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks. Provides administrative support and performs general office duties such as answering the phone, communicating with internal and external customers, and cleaning as required by program. Adheres to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations. Additional duties may be required as per specific program guidelines. Qualification Requirements To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Minimum Education and/or Experience High SchoolDiploma required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university orcollege with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminaljustice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education,or other related human services field preferred; a minimum of one year of full time or equivalent experience working with thetarget population preferred. A Bachelor's Degree from an accrediteduniversity or college in a discipline other than previously noted willbe considered if the candidate has three years of fulltime or equivalent experience working with the target population.Preferred experience working with both children and adult populations. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Skill in time and organizational management; ability to complete work under strict time lines, while maintaining flexibility to assist with client issues/concerns. Ability to quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in diffusing potentially risky situations; ability to identify services needed by clients during their rehabilitation process. Ability to follow both oral and written instructions and complete tasks as instructed. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports. Ability to communicate clearly with clients to develop a supportive and trusting relationship. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, medical and clinical professionals, educational systems, court systems, and the general public. Knowledge of community resources. Knowledge concerning current information in the area of mental illness and substance abuse and treatment and related behavioral problems specific to the age and population served. Knowledge of managed care environment and different payer sources. Necessary Special Requirements Possession of avalid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof ofpersonal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/oruse a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Floridamandatory background screening prior to start of employment. CompleteSMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment andupdated if required. Physical Mobility and ability to bend and reachduring an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual andauditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and recordclient health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accuratecharting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually ororally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a mealbreak, as possible. Routine 8-12 hour shifts. Hours and days off mayvary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary. #J-18808-Ljbffr SMA Healthcare Inc