Coordinated Specialty Care Case Manager
About The Position
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis (STEP) is an early intensive intervention program for adolescents and young adults recently diagnosed with a mental health condition that includes psychosis. Its goals are to reduce the duration of untreated symptoms and improve outcomes such as the ability to work, attend school, live independently, and maintain enjoyable relationships. The program provides intensive direct services, coordination, support, and linkage to positively impact clients. The Coordinated Specialty Care Case Manager coordinates, monitors, and provides rehabilitative services for mental health treatment for adults meeting First Episode Psychosis eligibility. The position helps eligible individuals clarify goals, cope with stressful situations, interact effectively with others, and overcome barriers to recovery. Services empower clients to learn new skills and support behavior change through social skills training, coping skills training, and psychoeducation. The role also includes outreach and recruitment activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility and regular availability during nontraditional work hours. This is a full-time position. Benefits are available. The position is eligible for a one- and two-year increase, depending on satisfactory performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in social, behavioral, or human services.
- Must be able to be certified as a QMHP CS.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be an insurable driver; driving is an essential function, and employees must maintain an acceptable driving record and insurability while employed.
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations in a professional manner.
- Ability to assess and document thoroughly.
- Ability to locate and use community resources to meet individual needs.
- Ability to assist in negotiating and advocating for individuals with service entities outside the Center.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with consumers.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in social work is preferred.
- A master's degree is most preferable.
- Experience in mental health or intellectual and developmental disabilities services is preferred.
- Experience in supported employment and/or supported housing services is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, monitor, and provide rehabilitative services for mental health treatment for adults meeting First Episode Psychosis eligibility.
- Assist eligible individuals in clarifying goals, coping with stressful situations, interacting more effectively with others, and overcoming barriers to recovery.
- Empower clients to learn new skills and support behavior change through social skills training, coping skills training, and psychoeducation.
- Conduct outreach and recruitment activities.
- Identify problem and need areas.
- Assess and document thoroughly.
- Locate and use community resources to meet each individual's needs.
- Assist in negotiating and advocating for individuals with service entities outside the Center.
- Develop positive relationships with consumers.
Benefits
- Benefits are available.
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Job Type
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