Team Leader - ID/DD Case Management

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Management Team Leader - DD collaborates with and oversees contracted vendors providing DD Case Management. The position trains DD Case Management vendors on internal and external systems, including the Electronic Health Record, and communicates the need for vendors to ensure that each individual receiving services has their behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and social connection needs satisfactorily met. As internal DD Case Management needs arise or additional DD Case Management staff are added, the position may provide DD Case Management and/or supervise in-house DD Case Management staff. The role is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. The position requires a valid driver’s license and travel to Horizon worksites and other locations to transport clients or provide services. The employee must be willing and available to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable human services field.
At least 2 years of related clinical experience.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, including their definition, causes, and program philosophy.
Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, including behavior management, independent-living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
Knowledge of assessment types and their uses in program planning, individuals’ rights, local service delivery systems and support systems, and developmental disability programs and services.
Ability to negotiate with individuals and service providers; observe, record, and report behaviors; identify and document individual needs; identify suitable services; coordinate public and private providers; analyze and plan service needs; and formulate, write, and implement individual-specific service plans.
Ability to use assessment tools and demonstrate positive regard for individuals and families, including respecting privacy and avoiding stereotypes.
Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques used with consumers as needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Horizon worksites and other locations as needed.
Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related health field.
Prior supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and provide oversight to contracted vendors providing DD Case Management.
Train DD Case Management vendors on internal and external systems, including the Electronic Health Record.
Communicate the need for contracted vendors to ensure individuals’ behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and social connection needs are met.
As needed, provide DD Case Management and/or supervise in-house DD Case Management positions.
Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, with travel to Horizon sites as required.
Transport clients and provide services at other locations as needed.