Case Manager - Family Mental Health

TITLE OF POSITION: Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Case Manager COMPONENT: Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Team MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related field which includes the study of human behavior and development; and a minimum of one year of experience working with adults with behavioral health needs and child welfare involvement; or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a major in another field and a minimum of three years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring). Completion of Substance and Mental Health (Florida Department of Children and Families) ADM approved case management training (within six months of hiring). Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S. 394.4572. SUPERVISOR: FIT Team Leader POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Complete comprehensive assessment of individual and family strengths and needs. Include review of family and individual factors important to successful functioning. 2. Complete service plans and reviews that address family factors. Assist with the implementation of the service plan with emphasis on helping family members achieve autonomy in meeting needs. 3. Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation. 4. Facilitate service access and provide linkage and coordination including access to insurance exchanges and other resources. Monitor and update eligibility for insurances, coordinating with Managed Care Companies for any pre-authorizations. 5. Monitor service delivery, provide continuing assessment of needs and update service plans as needs evolve. 6. With other team members, provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about both substance use disorders and mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress. 7. Participate in the development of the comprehensive treatment plan for each person served at treatment planning meetings. 8. Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to problems other staffs are having. 9. Participate in staff training regarding skill development basic to the treatment of persons with substance use disorders and other family issues bringing the family into the Child Welfare system. OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served. 2. Maintain after hours’ availability as required by the needs of the clients and as directed by the Team Leader. Up0WSw02ot

Salary : $39,000 - $62,000