What are the responsibilities and job description for the Base Service Unit Case Manager position at Service Access & Management, Inc?
Join our County Programs Team!
Our County Programs Team is committed to leaving everyone served better off by providing a variety of county-funded support and services. Services provided are unique to each location to meet the individualized needs of the community at large.
If you are passionate about your career, enjoy helping people, and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals within your community, apply now!
Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Base Service Unit Supervisor, this person provides screening and Intake services for persons served. Services are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the mission and values of the company.
Essential Functions:
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Schedules/completes mental health intakes
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Verifies MA status/insurance eligibility
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Completes authorizations
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Completes Individual Service Plans
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Maintains caseload
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Completes all necessary paperwork
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Advocates for needs of persons served
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Assesses needs and makes appropriate referrals
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Gather prior treatment history and information
Personal Characteristics:
Independent, Tech-Savvy, Responsive, Kind, Ethical, Motivated, Active Listener, Life-Long Learner, Adaptable, Confidential, Resourceful, Values, & Trustworthy
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, social welfare, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, or related field
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High School Diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and two years' experience in direct contact with mental health consumers
Employment Requirements:
Automobile and Valid Insurance, Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check, Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Social Security Card, Immigration and Naturalization (I-9), Drug Screening Clearance
Working Conditions:
Work varies and includes considerable travel and time spent in the community and homes of individuals served. Work includes periods working on a computer in an open office environment, comfortable communicating through virtual technology. Minimal hazards, with rare instances where interaction with an individual exhibiting aggressive behavior may occur.
