Mental Health Case Manager Job Opening

1. Develops and implements treatment plan for stabilization, mobilization and disposition appropriate for patient care within 72 hours of patient admission

2. Assess coping mechanisms and current functioning in following areas: interpsychic, identity, inter-personal, family and group dynamics

3. Plan and develop group treatments as a member of a multi-discipline team

4. Implement group treatments ensuring a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment

5. Ensure the follow-through of treatment goals concerning DBT therapy

6. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements

7. Maintains clinical skills through continuing education The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

8. Excellent interpersonal skills needed in dealing with patients, families, co-workers and the public

9. Ability to assess situations/systems to formulate plans, select appropriate interventions, and evaluate policies/procedures

10. Strong leadership skills and problem-solving skills required with short and long-term memory proficiency MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

11. Masters Degree in mental health field

12. Two years’ experience in clinical care and case management

13. One year in-patient or residential adult psychiatric or recovery experience

14. Initial and annual CPI training completion as required for practice within the department PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

15. LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor), or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)