Case Manager

Perimeter Healthcare•Forrest City, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has openings for a Case manager position. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who are committed to improving the lives of who are impacted by mental illness. Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence are available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved ones need. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment. If you would like to learn more about joining our team, please apply on our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/ careers. Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles of clinical treatment and social casework of children, adolescents, and families in a mental health and substance abuse setting.
Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center.
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Human or Social Services Field or an Associate Degree and a minimum of two years experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Additional work experience may substitute for an individual not having a degree in the required area.
Ability to commute/relocate: Forrest City, Arkansas
Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Participate as an integral member of the treatment team, including attendance at program staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.
Work closely with the assigned therapist and the doctor to coordinate necessary documentation, discharge planning, therapeutic passes, etc.
Communicate with referral sources or other mental health professionals on progress in the treatment of resident and, where appropriate, involves referral sources in the treatment planning process including discharge planning and aftercare plans.
Work along with the Primary Therapist, communicate with families concerning the planning and evaluation of therapeutic passes from the facility, and integrate the information concerning the effectiveness of therapeutic passes into treatment planning.
Participate in quality management.
Work closely with other members of the treatment team to identify the needs of the resident, including social, legal, family, education etc., and take appropriate action to see that the needs of the residents are being met.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients and visitors.
Adhere to organization’s policies/procedures and code of ethics.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any safety concerns/issues to the Safety Officer.
Follow policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.
Accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner.
Provide detailed information about procedures or treatments to family and other caregivers.
Demonstrate understanding and respect for cultural and religious beliefs of people served.
Recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.
Explain procedures and events in language understood by people served.
Respond to people served based on developmental age.
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned as related to the position.