CASE MANAGER, MENTAL HEALTH

Apis Services Inc•Jenks Township, PA

1d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a full range of case management services to youth with mental health issues by supporting the Mental Health Therapist and Mental Health Clinical Supervisor with referral course communication, after-care planning, and securing pertinent clinical information to present with requests for funding authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program required; degree in an area of human services preferred.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.
Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Completes admission and assessment documentation.
Verifies eligibility for Manage Care and Medical Assistance benefits and works closely with appropriate agencies.
Has oversight of invitations and mailings to referral sources and families.
Participates in and documents case consultations including treatment reviews, red flag meetings, and administrative reviews.
Assists in documenting court reports, psychiatric evaluations, and discharge summaries.
Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with parents, juvenile probation officers, case workers, advocates, and members of the client’s treatment team.
Facilitates group counseling sessions in accordance with the clients individualized treatment plan.
Interacts meaningfully with clients; observes behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Assists and participates with the development and implementation of client’s treatment plans.
Supports the Abraxas Philosophy, Mission Statement, and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and provides effective supervision to staff regarding the use of SCM.