Psychiatric Case Manager - FT - Evening Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

45d•$31 - $42

About The Position

The work involves performing skilled tasks in the care of inpatient or outpatient behavioral health patients at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent participates with other professional and paraprofessional staff as an active member in the overall care and treatment of patients suffering from a variety of psychological and/or chemical dependence problems. The incumbent may be assigned to a given inpatient unit or outpatient clinic to carry out program activities, provide direct therapy services or crisis intervention/counseling as required by program needs. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Psychologist, or higher-ranking licensed Social Worker for clinical matters. Depending on location of assignment, work may be performed under the general supervision of a professional nursing supervisor for non-clinical matters. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a Master's Degree considered substantially equivalent to Social Work or Counseling as determined by the New York State Education Department.
Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
Possession of a Limited Permit to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and licensure and registration within one (1) year of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
Possession of a Limited Permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and licensure and registration with two (2) years of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
Completion of New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within three (3) months of appointment and participation in annual re-training. (IF ASSIGNED TO AN INPATIENT CARE SETTING)

Responsibilities

Performs behavioral health assessments and develops treatment plans using established methodologies
Participates as a primary counselor to individuals, in groups and for families
Participates as a team member in the treatment planning process
Participates in the intake and screening of new patients
Collects and maintains appropriate data from various sources such as professional staff and patient's families to establish an overall approach to the solution of the patient's mental and social problems
Provides a psychosocial history for patients
Provides counseling services to help patients adjust to their disabilities and social environment
Provides individual treatment and/or crisis intervention under clinical supervision
Provides support and guidance to the patient's family in order to accomplish treatment goals
Observes and records patients' behavioral and psychiatric status, activities, responses to treatment and overall physical, behavioral and mental health condition and reports to the team
Modifies treatment plans as needed
Plans with the treatment team and with community agencies in order to relate the patient's treatment and rehabilitation program to the social situation prior to discharge
Coordinates outpatient services with appropriate community resources
Coordinates the discharge and planning for patients as assigned
Participates in the development and implementation of the daily program activities
Participates in the process of transferring patients to other levels of treatment as appropriate
Refers clients to other governmental and non-governmental agencies
Participates as a member of the team to provide quality assurance and peer-review of the treatment delivered
Assists in the orientation of new staff and in staff development programs and in-service training