Clinician I - Children's Case Manager (HICC) - 3681

Job Description

Job Description

Clinician I Children's Case Manager

Children's Services

Full-time: Monday - Thursday; 7:30am - 5:30pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

Location: Tuscaloosa County Office, Homes, Schools, Community

Competencies

• Must successfully complete case management and CANS training.
• Must be able to work well with multi-problem families.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with IRBH, Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Court, and other agency personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of Department of Human Resources, Department of Mental Health, and Juvenile Court organizations and policies.
• Must be able to comprehend and maintain program standards.
• Must have adequate knowledge of community resources to link clients to appropriate needs.
• Must possess excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with children and families in a respectful and sensitive manner.
• Must be able to work within the Organization to effectively serve the needs of the consumers.
• Must be able to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.
• Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
• Must possess competent computer skills.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBHand DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Develop an Individualized Case Plan for assigned consumers.
• Be able to pass DMH requirements for CANS Assessments and effectively administer the assessment.
• Provide follow-up services for families that complete the in-home program and those consumers that qualify for case management services and meet criteria.
• Assist/link with referrals to residential/inpatient services as needed.
• Maintain direct service hours in case management, BLS instruction and family support to cases that meet criteria as assigned at 88 hours monthly productivity.
• Accurately complete and turn in all documentation per IRBHpolicy.
• Complete CANS and Case Plans as required.
• Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers.
• Develop a systematic determination of the specific human service needs of each consumer and re-evaluate needs and progress toward planned goals as needed.
• Ensure cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility.
• Assist consumers in getting to scheduled appointments when needed. Transportation will be provided or arranged when consumers are unable to provide their own transportation. Must use personal vehicle if no company car is available.
• Monitor and report consumer status to therapist on a consistent basis or upon change in consumer status.
• Schedule and conduct appointments as needed to obtain information necessary to establish and maintain case management services and data.
• Attend all staffings and meetings as scheduled.
• Ensure accurate, adequate and up-to-date files and documentation on all case management consumers. Required documentation to be completed and turned in within the time frame outlined by the program.
• Provide assistance, coordination and referral to/with any agencies necessary to enhance consumer's ability to function independently in the community
• Perform job duties independently, using appropriate time management skills.
• Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
• Maintain and support open communication with supervisor.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, and other communications in a timely manner.
• Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of duties as outlined in the job description. More than 40 hours of work per week may be required to meet job responsibilities and deadlines.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree required in a behavioral health related field required, or bachelor's degree with case management certification required.
• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA, Other Guidelines

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.

Working Conditions: Works in general office environment and the community; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers. Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employees Retirement System of Alabama
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Voluntary dental, vision and life insurances

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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