Childrens Case Manager

Partners In Excellence•Winona, MN

6d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Partner in Excellence (Partners) is a health care provider serving children in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its services include intensive autism therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and children’s mental health targeted case management. Children’s Case Managers help children and families access medical, social, educational, vocational, and other necessary services to reduce mental health symptoms. They work closely with families, children, and community professionals to coordinate support and care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field, plus at least 2,000 hours of clinically supervised experience providing services to children with Severe Emotional Disturbance; alternatively, qualification as a mental health practitioner through a master’s or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
Experience and training in identifying and assessing a wide range of children’s needs.
Knowledge of local community resources and how to use them to benefit children and families.
Meet supervision and continuing education requirements.
Successfully pass initial and subsequent background checks; disqualifying history includes felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, and disqualifying misdemeanors.
Successfully complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services MH-TCM curriculum training.
Strong clinical writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people with different personalities.
Ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Dependability and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Previous case management experience.

Responsibilities

Review and understand medical documentation, including diagnostic assessments, discharge summaries, and other mental health or medical records.
Collaborate with clients and families, professionals, and community supports or networks in a nonjudgmental and safe manner.
Refer clients and families to other agencies and providers and coordinate services to help them obtain needed care.
Ensure continuity of care and continually assess the effectiveness of services.
Provide wraparound support by coordinating community providers and natural or informal supports.
Maintain professional working relationships with clients, providers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Document client and family contacts accurately and promptly.
Maintain client files according to state and county regulations.
Use time effectively, work under stress, and intervene appropriately in crisis situations.
Complete required training and participate in ongoing training opportunities as instructed.
Know and follow Partners in Excellence’s privacy policies and procedures; report violations to the Center Manager and clinical supervisor; and protect clients’ privacy at and away from the site.
Receive feedback appropriately and implement changes promptly and positively.
Work a flexible schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends as required; attend events or meetings as needed and be available to work five days a week.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.