Adult Mental Health Case Manager SP 1/2 (279)

HELEN FARABEE CENTER • Wichita Falls, TX

10d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Center Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of clinical services and community supports to persons with severe and persistent mental illness, as defined by the state authority, The Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Services are to be provided according to the Texas Resiliency and Recovery Model, and must conform to the Performance Contract, Community Service Standards, and Helen Farabee Center policy and procedures, and Medicaid standards. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employers discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from accredited college or university with major in social, behavioral or human services field.
• Valid drivers license and be insurable to drive Center vehicles.
• Must pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.
• Ability to read and proof correspondence, reports and computer printouts manually.
• Good spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to write progress notes according to standard, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Ability to relate verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
• Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.
• Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office), Streamline, familiarity with CARE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Severe and Persistent Mental illness is preferred.
• Licensure is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in making informed choices, educating them on community resources and assisting with accessing services.
• Schedules Adult Needs and Strengths Assessments (ANSA) and updates treatment plans in accordance to consumer need.
• Serves on-call after regular business hours, for which compensation is provided.
• Provides face-to-face assessment and crisis intervention services to any person requesting help or presenting a crisis at any time.
• Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and a positive example in work habits at all times.
• Provides consultation and support to fellow staff as needed.
• Works with severely mentally ill, often impoverished people, and sees this work as a clinical specialty.
• Provides assistance keeping unassigned caseloads up to date and/or assistance to caseworkers with assigned caseloads as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level