Qualified Mental Health Professional: Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

ABOUT EDIFY:
Edify Behavioral Management LLC is a community-based behavioral health organization committed to providing resources and services to members of the population of Houston, Texas who suffer from severe and persistent mental health illnesses including but not limited to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, etc. Our goal is to improve the quality of life and state of mind of all of our Members as well as prevent any regression or exacerbation of their symptoms that could potentially lead to re-hospitalization or institutionalization. These services include:
1. Case Management
2. Skills Training
3. Counseling Services
4. Psycho-social Rehabilitative Services
5. Crisis Intervention Services
6. Medication Education and Support Service . 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Case Manager is a very important member of the Edify Family in that they are the point of contact for all our served Members. A Case Manager serves as advocates, care coordinators, community liaisons, and mentor of our Members, directing and managing the activities and goals of the Member in accordance with the Members established treatment plan.

REPORTS TO: 
Clinical Supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
To be hired and credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Provider of Community Services by Edify, one must have one of the following:

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention.
· A License in the Healing Arts (LPHA) such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, and APN or LPC-A

Or

· Experience in Mental Health Community Services before August 2004

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide community-based or in-home case management and mental health rehabilitative services to Members in accordance with Treatment Plan
· Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor to include all Member goals in Comprehensive Treatment Plan
· Complete home visits based on the LOC- Level of Care authorized through ANSA/CANS submission, without exceeding LOC.

· Thoroughly document services provided using Edify’s EMR System (ICANOTES) and provided encounters logs in accordance with Edify’s Documentation Policies and Procedures
· Assist Member in coordinating transportation services when needed
· Collaborate with a Team of Case Managers to coordinate Member Care
· Coordinate with all entities involved in the assigned Members’ rehabilitative treatment
· Attend weekly Team Meetings (in-person or virtually) with Team Lead and/or Clinical Supervisor
· May be asked to perform intake procedures including consent forms, Preliminary Treatment Plans, and ANSA Assessment (depending on training and certifications)
· Work agreed upon schedule; changes must be approved by Team Lead or Director of Community Services
· Always dress in professional attire and where badge when servicing Edify Members