Case Manager-Community-Based-Hospital
About The Position
Overall Function: Conducts level of care assessments and coordinates referral and transportation, if needed, to the recommended treatment services. Also, will link individuals to ancillary services as needed to support access to treatment services and long-term recovery. Essential Functions: Provides case management, intervention, and evaluation services at both office and community settings. Travels throughout Westmoreland County. Including the hospitals, to provide on-site assessments. Coordinates and maintains contacts and visits with referral sources and represents the program and agency at various training sessions, community education presentations, and meetings. As necessary, participates in all appropriate staff meetings and maintains beneficial dialogue with all members of the community referral sources, as necessary, regarding assigned clients. Maintains current client case record activity and progress; prepares and submits all required program reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Participates in the staff on-call after-hours rotation process to assist clients, telephonically, with assessing higher levels of treatment care. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Chemical Dependency, Criminal Justice, or related social service fields from an accredited college or university.
- Must be available to participate in a rotation on call after-hours telephonic linkage and referral process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health programs and available social services.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper service recommendations.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
- Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.
- Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
Responsibilities
- Conducts level of care assessments
- Coordinates referral and transportation to treatment services
- Links individuals to ancillary services
- Provides case management, intervention, and evaluation services
- Travels throughout Westmoreland County to provide on-site assessments
- Coordinates and maintains contacts with referral sources
- Represents the program and agency at training sessions and meetings
- Participates in staff meetings
- Maintains client case records and submits program reports
- Participates in the on-call after-hours rotation process
- Adheres to policies, laws, and codes of ethics
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
