What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Targeted Case Manager position at WESTMORELAND CASEMANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS, INC.?
A full-time non-exempt position with primary working hours of Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (37.5 hours/week). Guaranteed hourly rate increase at 12 months of service. Paid training provided.
An Acute Targeted Case Manager shall have one of the following groups of minimum qualifications:
- Master?s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, activity therapies, counseling; OR
- Bachelor?s Degree which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science AND three years of direct experience in behavioral health, of which two years must be experience working with or providing services to adult individuals with serious mental illness or to children with serious emotional disturbance or at risk for same. Experience as a case manager is preferred, but not required; OR
- Bachelor?s degree in nursing and 3 years of direct mental health care experience.
An overview of the responsibilities of the Acute TCM position include:
- Responsible for assessing client functioning and developing comprehensive Targeted Case Management (TCM) plans for individuals transitioning from psychiatric facilities.
- Coordinates discharge planning with hospital liaisons, links clients to housing, benefits, and treatment services, and ensures intensive monitoring during the first 90 days post-discharge.
- Oversees all services received by clients, ensures needs are met through natural and community supports, attends interdisciplinary meetings, and maintains a current directory of resources.
- Participates in a rotating 24-hour crisis response system, provides immediate support, and ensures all alternatives to hospitalization are explored.
- Acts as a strong advocate for clients, removing barriers, resolving issues, and ensuring access to appropriate services and resources.
- Maintains accurate records, ensures regulatory compliance, prepares for audits, and demonstrates strong knowledge of case management principles and community resources.
WCSI offers a full benefit package which includes:
- 19 paid days off your first year, increase to 21 days after 13 months of service, and continual increases throughout years of service
- 11 paid holidays
- Affordable Health Insurance beginning first of the month after start date
- Paid training will be provided for all positions.
- Reserved Sick Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Jury Duty leave
- 403(b) pension plan with employer match up to 8% upon the subsequent open Enrollment after one year of service (January or July).
- A ?Buy back? payment for employees who waive health insurance coverage
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance
Additional voluntary/supplemental benefits funded solely through employee contributions:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Buy Up Benefit
- Cancer Plans
- Accident Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Critical Illness
- Additional Life and AD&D coverage
- Whole Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Miscellaneous Benefits
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Direct Deposit
- USX Credit Union Membership
- PA 529 College Savings Program
- Verizon Wireless Plan Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Agency
To view the full job descriptions or to apply, visit our website at www.wcsi.org/careers/openings
