Case Manager - Adult Mental Health PRN IINTERNAL ONLY

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Adult Mental Health Case Managers to perform intermediate professional work assessing client needs, developing, implementing and monitoring service delivery and assistance plans, coordinating and monitoring services with other agencies, counseling and assisting clients, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Essential Functions Assesses client service needs, capabilities and appropriateness for services; presents options and services based upon a needs assessment. Develops an individual service plan of care and services appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus, reviews and updates service plans. Makes referrals and linkages to appropriate agencies for services, coordinates client services and treatment with multiple service providers and agencies. Evaluates the quality of services provided and changes in client’s condition and counsels clients as necessary; evaluates client’s environment for safety, security, negative factors and productivity; compiles and analyzes data relating to complaints; identifies and works to resolve problems. Assists clients with activities of daily living including hygiene/bathing. Serves as liaison to public agencies and provides information regarding Authority programs and services. Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisions for client plan of care; provides or arranges transportation; assists with discharge planning. Provides crisis intervention and prevention services. Prepares a variety of reports; prepares and maintains client charts and other records. Attends meetings, staffing and conferences as they relate to client, staff and program needs. Maintain a caseload of up to 20 clients and/or 20 hours of work per week Work is performed outside of RBHA business hours.

Requirements

General knowledge of community and agency resources and programs of regional and state sources for the community service population
General knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques
General knowledge of social casework techniques
General knowledge of human development and behavior
General knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual, family and group therapy
Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, medical professionals community partners, agencies, associates and the general public
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, health services or related field
Moderate experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in a behavioral health setting
Registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as QMHP A (Adult) required
One year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or intellectual disabilities in a behavioral health setting
Applicant must have valid Virginia driver’s license

Responsibilities

Assesses client service needs, capabilities and appropriateness for services; presents options and services based upon a needs assessment.
Develops an individual service plan of care and services appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus, reviews and updates service plans.
Makes referrals and linkages to appropriate agencies for services, coordinates client services and treatment with multiple service providers and agencies.
Evaluates the quality of services provided and changes in client’s condition and counsels clients as necessary; evaluates client’s environment for safety, security, negative factors and productivity; compiles and analyzes data relating to complaints; identifies and works to resolve problems.
Assists clients with activities of daily living including hygiene/bathing.
Serves as liaison to public agencies and provides information regarding Authority programs and services.
Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisions for client plan of care; provides or arranges transportation; assists with discharge planning.
Provides crisis intervention and prevention services.
Prepares a variety of reports; prepares and maintains client charts and other records.
Attends meetings, staffing and conferences as they relate to client, staff and program needs.
Maintain a caseload of up to 20 clients and/or 20 hours of work per week