Waseca-Case Manager Children's

Spero•Waseca, MN

22h

About The Position

This position provides Children’s Mental Health Case Management services in accordance with SPERO and State of Minnesota guidelines, including Minnesota Rule 79. The case manager assesses client needs, plans and coordinates service implementation, and monitors services for consistency and efficiency. The role involves professional interaction with internal and external community providers, and may cover one or more counties under the jurisdiction of Minnesota Prairie County Alliance. The position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Children’s Services - SPERO and assigned Minnesota Prairie County Alliance Child and Family Supervisor(s). There are no supervisory responsibilities. Work may take place in clients’ homes, community locations, or the agency office. The employee must maintain confidential information, complete records and other paperwork promptly, participate in supervision and professional development, and maintain regular assigned work hours.

Requirements

Successfully pass all background and credentialing requirements for the facility and position.
Have a desire to work with children and families in their homes, in the community, or at the office.
Demonstrate independence and initiative in completing job responsibilities.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have knowledge of child and adolescent developmental stages and mental health diagnoses.
Have knowledge of evidence-based practices for working with children, adolescents, and family systems, as well as de-escalation strategies and techniques.
Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle, and be willing to provide transportation for clients.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, including social work, psychology, or nursing, from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in the human services field, including two years as a children’s mental health case manager.

Responsibilities

Deliver Children’s Mental Health Case Management services according to SPERO and State of Minnesota guidelines.
Maintain client, time, and travel records and submit records to other departments as requested.
Document client and collateral contacts according to applicable guidelines and maintain electronic copies in client charts.
Request and update client insurance coverage.
Interview clients and families, review records, and consult collateral sources to identify client needs.
Develop client Functional Assessments based on the Diagnostic Assessment and information from families and collateral sources; review and update them every six months.
Ensure the Clinical Supervisor receives copies of clients’ initial and subsequent Comprehensive Evaluations.
Ensure eligibility is determined at least once every three years.
Obtain required Clinical Supervisor signatures on the ITP, Functional Assessment, and Out of Home Placement Plan when needed.
Develop an Individual Treatment Plan within 60 days of opening a CTCM case, with measurable goals and objectives based on the Functional Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment recommendations.
Notify and consult the assigned mental health professional, Minnesota Prairie County Alliance supervisor, and SPERO Clinical Supervisor when a client experiences a significant change in status.
Review and update the Individual Treatment Plan when client status changes or at least every six months, documenting progress during the preceding six months.
Coordinate referrals for clients and families to community resources that address client needs and treatment-plan goals.
Develop or review Crisis Response Plans and Safety Plans with clients and families semi-annually or more often as needed.
Assist other case managers with urgent tasks as needed.
Communicate promptly with office coworkers and supervisors about schedules and schedule changes.
Comply with Clinical Supervision and Continuing Education requirements for Children’s Mental Health Case Management.
Transport clients in the community or to appointments as required.
Complete paperwork, reports, and charting professionally and promptly; participate in ongoing professional growth, scheduled supervision, and assigned training.
Maintain appropriate professional behavior and regular assigned work hours.