What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/ MHRTC position at Pine Tree Community Services LLC?
MUST HAVE A VALID MHRT/C or MHRT/CP
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of clients having long-term mental illness and for assessing client needs, developing, implementing, and reviewing service plans, and working with other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs. Working knowledge of the nature of serious mental illness and related treatment modalities, interventions, and techniques; of different types of assessments and their uses in treatment planning; of consumers’ rights; of local community resources and service delivery systems such as housing, social, welfare, educational, etc., of client record documentation requirements; and of client services plan development and implementation
Abilities/Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to interview and assess clients, using appropriate assessment tools, and observe, record and report on an individual’s functioning; to read and understand assessments, evaluations, observation, and use in developing treatment plan; to identify community resources and services for clients and coordinate provision of services; to establish effective working relationships with internal agency staff as well as with relevant community organizations; interact positively with consumers and their families, work as a team member, communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to maintain confidentiality, and to work independently under general supervision. Must possess a combination of mental health work experience or relevant education, and training which indicates the possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform essential job duties. Bachelor’s degree or Associates in relevant human services field plus at least one year experience (preferred) and hold an active MHRT/C for CM working with adults. Provisional MHRT/C applicants are welcome to apply as PTCS offers a strong training program for new graduates
Responsibilities:
- Engage in CIS intake procedure via telehealth or in-person per client need. Assure that all individuals assigned to your caseload are adequately and appropriately served according to their individual needs and in accordance with existing State regulatory policies and procedures.
- Accepts newly assigned cases in which the diagnostic intake has been completed by a licensed provider. Develops appropriate treatment/service plans with clients as the means for implementing appropriate services and developing effective alliances with clients.
- Comply with all client record policies and procedures as set forth by MaineCare and the Office of Behavioral Health
- Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the service plan in order to help the clients to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Provides reviews with the client and/or relevant staff on a regular basis the progress made in reaching service goals so that the service plan can be modified as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives are being achieved according to Kepro guidelines.
- Documents all service contacts on a timely basis including phone telehealth, collateral and networking contacts, correspondence and maintains the case records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards and requirements.
- Meets regularly with the immediate supervisor as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing, and processing the provision of case management services, and dealing with appropriate administrative issues, as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor which are consistent with the position and in compliance with State regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in this position
Leah Killinger, QA Director
Pine Tree Community Service
68 Bishop St
Portland, ME 04103
207-329-3292
lkillinger@pinetreecs.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04103
Salary : $28 - $32