Behavior Health Case Manager

Company: The Cambridge Don
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our highly dynamic and growing team. They shall report to the Director/Treatment Coordinator and be an integral part of the treatment team.The BH Case Manager performs a treatment function emphasizing accountability established through the funding source, and according to Agency Policy. The y are responsible for conducting risk/needs assessments and developing service plans for all clients assigned to their caseload, and implementing those plans subject to review by the Treatment Team and/or approval of the Director/ Treatment Coordinator.Scope of Duties:

• Interact with all clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
• Orientation and assessment of all new clients via the approved agency Assessment Tools.
• Complete Service Plans on all assigned clients based on approved agency assessment tools with client input.
• Monitor and document client progress according to funding source standards and/or operational policy and procedures.
• Update service plan with client input.
• Schedule and facilitate case management meetings with clients as required.
• Identify and/or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
• Facilitate scheduled workshops/programs/groups addressing client's needs. For program-specific requirements, see attached addendum.
• Fulfill obligations of training agreements entered into for core curriculum programs.
• Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients as per contractual requirements.
• Facilitate house meetings as needed.
• Participate in required internal/external Treatment Team meetings.
• Complete all required reports and other documentation.
• Demonstrate competency in program related certifications.
• Provide support to program assistant function.
• Other duties as assigned.Requirements:
  • Regularly required to stand and walk.
  • Occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes remain fixed on a given point.Credentials/Abilities:
    • Must have a Bachelor's Degree preferably in a Human Services related field. Transferable experience is preferred.
    • Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to interact appropriately with clientele.
    • Basic computer skills are preferred.EEO of "Individuals with Disabilities" and "Veteran Status"/AA

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