Adult Case Manager

Cumberland River Behavioral Health Inc•Harlan, KY

3d•$32,584 - $34,612•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult Case Manager role involves completing comprehensive needs assessments, assisting in the development of treatment plans, and monitoring consumer progress in accessing services. The position requires providing care based on ethical standards and professional practice, ensuring client file accuracy, and adhering to treatment plans. Responsibilities include advocacy, responding to emergencies, providing crisis assistance, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school. Accepted degrees for this position per state regulations are as follows: Psychology; Sociology; Social Work; Family Studies; Human Services; Counseling; Nursing; Behavioral Analysis; Public Health; Special Education; Gerontology; Recreational Therapy; Education; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Speech-Language Pathology; Rehabilitation Counseling; or Faith-based Education.
Submit to and pass successfully a criminal record check and drug screening test.
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation.
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application including Recovery Concepts for persons with severe, mental illness
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds
Possess a valid Driver’s License, maintain a safe driving record, and maintain the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for the State of Kentucky, if required for job performance.
All staff are required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens.
All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned.
All staff must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within one month of employment and maintain the certification.
Provides an average of 25-35 billable contacts per month as established by Agency.
Successful Performance Evaluation rating of 3 or above.

Responsibilities

Completes a written comprehensive needs assessment.
Assist with the development of a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline.
Monitors the consumer’s progress with accessing needed services based on the assessment and the treatment interventions.
Provide care based upon ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionalism.
Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files.
Provide services within time requirement as set forth in Agency policies and procedures.
Provide services as documented in client treatment plan.
Perform advocacy activities on behalf of the consumer.
Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.
Provide crisis assistance to the consumer and coordinate any needed service.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.
Other duties may be assigned.