PRN Care Manager - Adult Central Intake

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Care Manager for the Adult Central Intake department provides advocacy, coordination, and continuity of evidence-based care for individuals and families in need through a collaborative process of triage, assessment, planning, and communication. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Reports to the unit/department supervisor for triaging adults suffering from mental and/or behavioral health.

This is an excellent employment opportunity for individuals who possess a Bachelor's Degree graduates in the field study of Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Criminology, Behavioral Health, Sociology, or Counseling

ABOUT OUR ADULT CENTRAL INTAKE DEPT:

• Inpatient 60-bed facility for adults 18
• Intake Facility for Voluntarily Admission or Baker Act Admission
• Assist with adults in Crisis from mental to severe psychiatric care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related discipline and at least 1 year of experience in the mental health field. (Child welfare programs require 2 years of experience with at-risk populations and a child welfare certification.)
• Ability to write reports and document clinical activities and effectively communicate verbally with, provide information to, and respond to questions from managers, patients, service providers, managed care entities, family members, and other stakeholders
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completion of thorough assessments and coordination of community resources based on patient needs as per program requirements.
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation based on established timelines as per program requirements.
• Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external resources.
• Develop service plans, treatment plans, and/or aftercare plans with clear goals and objectives as per program requirements.
• Maintain efficient workflow management and organization as per program requirements.
• Maintain proficient quality of clinical documentation as per program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned or needed as per program requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• A secure facility that provides inpatient treatment programs for those experiencing a mental health emergency needing 24-hour care in a safe supportive environment.
• High-paced, collaborative team performance with an emphasis on critical thinking and decision-making with guidance from the program supervisor/manager
• May be required to stand for an extended period and/or for the entire work shift
• Climate-controlled office environments with frequent interaction with clients.
• Some programs may require traveling within Hillsborough County via personal vehicle or agency vehicle to facilitate in-home client services in a variety of socioeconomic neighborhoods