Case Manager / Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

The PEMHS Children’s Community Action Team (CAT) is a self-contained, multi-disciplinary clinical team. CAT Provides comprehensive, intensive community-based treatment to families with youth and young adults, ages 8-21, who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to mental health or co-occurring disorders and related complex issues for whom traditional services are not adequate.

Job Function :

Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in providing intensive case management services for families with children at risk for out-of-home placement. Services include assessment and implementation of case management interventions in accordance with the family care plan. Services will be provided Face to Face and via Tele Health (ZOOM). .

• Coordinates admission process.
• Completes the TCM assessment within 15 days of program admission.
• Completes and submits an Initial Service Plan within 10 days of admission and updated plans at regular intervals.
• Schedules follow up appointments with clients according to doctor recommendations and ensures that accurate and relevant information Is communicated to the psychiatrist.
• Implements services identified In the TCM Service Plan
• Continuously monitors progress and updates the TCM assessment to ensure appropriateness of services.
• Accurately completes all daily administrative and clinical paperwork (i.e. progress notes) within the following 1 business day of the service.
• Assists with mentor support services to families, including but are not limited to : 1) mentoring activities with youth; 2) respite services for up to 4 hours; 3) identifying and facilitating the use of appropriate natural and social supports; 4) educating and modeling of effective parenting skills, problem-solving skills, and child safety; 5) assisting with advocacy needs; 8) assisting with transportation needs. Services will be provided Face to Face and via Tele Health (ZOOM).

Daily travel within the local community will be required. Must have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement is provided).

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health field with at least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting or a related human service field.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to hear and see in emergency situations. Must be able to complete NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) training and perform NAPPI techniques. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing.

Special Working Conditions :

Exposure to consumers and a variety of program conditions, which may include long, irregular hours, on-call duties, weekend hours, and local travel. Exposure to a wide range of community environments outside the agency. Services will be provided Face to Face and via Tele Health (ZOOM).

Location :

1614 Palm Way, Largo, Florida 33771 and surrounding community.

Veterans encouraged to apply

PEMHS is a drug-free work place that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE / ADA / VETERANS / DFWP