What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult In-Home Intervention Case Manager position at Highland Health Systems?
Job Description Summary:
The Adult In-Home Intervention Program (AIHI) Case Manager is part of a two-person team that establishes, advocates, and monitors the consumer's access to, and linkage with, community service providers or other community resources as specified in the Case Plan for the purpose of defusing an immediate crisis situation, stabilizing the living arrangement, and preventing out of home placement of the seriously mentally ill population aged 18 and above.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor’s degree (required) from an accredited university program in social, behavioral or human services. (Psychology, Social Work, etc) Degree or official transcripts will be required upon hire.
*Valid Alabama Driver’s License
*Successfully complete an Alabama Department of Mental Health approved Case Management Training program.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete a Needs Assessment for every assigned consumer.
- Develop a Case Plan for every assigned consumer.
- Provide and document the following services: Crisis Intervention, Basic Living Skills, and Case Management.
- Staff each consumer's case with the Master's level therapist on a regular basis for the purpose of making joint decisions regarding the frequency of consumer contact for team and individual services.
- Establish links between the consumer and service providers or other community resources.
- Advocate for and develop access to needed resources on the consumer's behalf when the consumer is unable to do so.
- Monitor the consumer's access to, linkage with, and usage of necessary community supports as specified in the Case Plan.
- Assist the consumer through crisis situations and/or arranging for the provision of such assistance by other professional/personal caregivers.
- Arrange for the transportation of the consumer to needed services if he or she is unable to do so.
- Document all services provided to the consumer.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
*Thorough knowledge of the mental health field.
* Skills in crisis intervention and emergency services
*The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
*The ability to work well with clients, staff and referral sources in a polite, respectful and dignified manner.
*The ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
* Flexibility; ability to organize, schedule, communicate, and monitor.
* The ability to perform tasks independently.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
