Blended Case Manager
About The Position
The Blended Case Manager provides case management services to adolescents, children, and adults who suffer from a serious mental illness or emotional disturbance. An assigned blended case manager works with the client and families to access, link, coordinate and monitor needed services as well as to provide support and advocacy to assist clients in maintaining in their home or community. This role involves completing all reports and documentation in a timely fashion, maintaining quality standards, and participating in an on-call rotation to ensure 24-hour coverage. The position requires effective time management, strong organizational and communication skills, and computer competency. Blended Case Managers are expected to be available to meet with consumers during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends, and an on-call BCM will be available via hotline 24/7. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the state-set rate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
- One year experience in MH Case Management or in the mental health field.
- Knowledge of case management principles.
- Computer literate.
- Familiarity with the Recovery Model.
- Knowledge of Schuylkill County resources.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proof of auto insurance.
- Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required.
- Able to exercise sound judgment.
- Flexibility in scheduling.
- Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Northumberland County resources.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to eligible consumers as defined by DPW Title 55 Code Chapter 5240.
- Work with clients and families to access, link, coordinate, and monitor needed services.
- Provide support and advocacy to assist clients in maintaining their home or community.
- Complete all reports and documentation in a timely fashion.
- Maintain quality standards.
- Participate in an On-Call Rotation to ensure 24-hour coverage for holidays, weekends, and daily between 4:30 pm-8:30 am.
- Manage time effectively to meet the needs of consumers and program requirements, including monthly utilization and on-time completion of regulated documentation.
- Be available to meet with consumers during normal business hours, as well as in the evenings and on weekends when scheduled, to meet the needs of the individual or when an individual is experiencing a crisis event.
- Be available via the on-call hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when on call.
- Provide blended case management services to individuals in the community who qualify for services based on a mental health diagnosis.
- Other duties as assigned to achieve the mission of the agency.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Employee $41.93/pay, Employee + Child(ren) $73.32/pay, Employee + Spouse $93.60/pay, Employee + Family $121.61/pay)
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program
- EMPLOYER-PAID COVERAGE
- FREE Life Insurance
- FREE Short-Term Disability
- FREE Long-Term Disability
- Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
- 25 PTO days at 5 years
- 30 PTO days at 11 years
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Personal Day
- PTO Cash-Out Option
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employer match up to 6% on 403(b)
- Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
- Pre-tax & Roth contribution options
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance
- Mileage reimbursement is available at the state set rate
- On-Call stipend of $250.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
