Blended Case Manager

Blair Family Solutions•Altoona, PA

19h

About The Position

Blair Family Solution, LLC believes in providing high quality coordinated treatment that incorporates family, natural supports and the larger systems in order to ensure effective treatment implementation. The goal of the Blended Case Management Program is to provide assistance and empowerment to consumers with a serious Mental Illness or emotional disturbance and their families in gaining access to larger systems, both formal and informal, to improve quality of life and expand an often limited, localized worldview and orientation. Blended Case Management Services provided will include developing a partnership with the individual to assess needs, obtain services and resolve crises. Through this partnership the individual and case manager work together to plan, coordinate, monitor and advocate for the services and supports needed to achieve the individual's goals. In order to effectively implement this process, the Case Manager must attend to the total spectrum of client needs, including but not limited to family relationships, medical needs, education, finances, employment, health, and recreation.

Requirements

Be empathetic
A team player
Energetic, creative, and represent yourself as a positive role model.
Possess a valid license
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Compassionate with teamwork skills
Hiring for Associates and Bachelors Degree- pay may vary based off of degree and experience.
Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other related social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, or education; or Registered nurse; A high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social sciences and two years’ experience in direct contact with mental health consumers

Responsibilities

BCM will provide all Components of case management:
Complete client assessments in order to determine service needs, including activities that focus on determining the need for any medical, educational, social, or other services.
Development of a specific Service Plan based on the strengths and needs information collected through the assessment
Help the eligible individual obtain needed services. This includes activities that help link the individual with medical, social and educational providers or other programs and services that are capable of providing services that address identified needs and assist with achieving goals specified in the Service Plan.
Monitoring and Follow up on activities and contacts that are necessary to ensure that the Service plan is effectively implemented and adequately addresses the needs of the individual.
Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
Help clients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
Develop effective working relations and cooperate with team throughout the entire case management process
Take the extra mile and interact with clients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
Record all case information, complete all necessary forms accurately and within necessary time frames
Adhere to professional standards as outlined in Policies and Procedures
Advocating for needed services; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises.
Communicates clients' progress by participating in meetings to discuss strengths, needs, results and obstacles with team and/or family.
Supporting the client while preparing for a transition such as discharge or referral to another service or program where appropriate.
Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and completing discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members & providing resources.
Will complete Case Management CORE Training & any training identified as necessary by BCM supervisor or Director
Balances work requirements with learning opportunities; Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.