Behavioral Health Case Manager III

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager III
Location: Georgetown, DE 19947
Duration: 1 Year
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (1st shift 40hours/week)

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs professional social work in a psychiatric outpatient setting by overseeing and participating in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or emotional disturbance to readjust and achieve a social, economic, emotional, and physical balance and personal independence compatible with generally accepted norms. 
• Professional behavioral health case management services include but are not limited to assessments, treatment planning, direct service provision, person-centered services, and management of client risk and safety. 
• Reports to an administrative superior and is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care services that support the integrity of the Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. 
• Provides consultative services to other state and private agencies, as well as referring clients/patients to appropriate social service agencies

To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]

• Possession of a master's Degree in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• Three years' experience in case management, which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs using effective counseling or interviewing techniques as well as other available resources such as service plans or case management systems.
• Three years' experience in providing clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.