Case Manager II

Job Summary: Under supervision of the departmental manager the Case Manager II is responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring the delivery of necessary and appropriate services for assigned clients within established timeframes. Additionally, the Case Manager II is responsible to ensure the accurate assessment of psychological test scores as well as provide detailed behavioral observations to aid in the interpretation of psychological tests. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations and generally accepted practices.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Insures and monitors client eligibility by
• Accessing current Medicaid number
• Developing interim care plan within 7 days of client admission
• Convening client care plan within 30 days of admission
• Convening review of care plan every 90 days or sooner if clients plan warrants.
• Insuring that all plans and initial evaluations are signed by physician or licensed psychologist.
• Performs or causes to occur adequate and comprehensive assessment of client needs to develop and design client care plan and then continually assesses client for further needs that require provision of services.
• Typical Assessments are:
• Social History
• Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations
• Clinical Evaluation
• Drug and Alcohol Assessment
• Basic Living Skills Assessment
• Behavior Assessment
• Educational Needs Assessment
• Conducting face to face interviews with clients and family to develop family assessment; schedule face to face interviews with client's; caretakers to assess current needs/ongoing needs; scheduling opportunities to review client documentation, reports and case record.
• With client input developing and prioritizing client needs that become the basis for developing and coordinating clients Plan of Care.
• Convenes, chairs and facilitates client care plans within 30 days of admission. Designs care plan with any required budget subsequent to care plan meeting.
• Advocates for client and family needs and services with court systems, human service providers, health systems, as well as in Agency services providers. Independently resolve problems in service delivery.
• Assures linkage to all identified internal and external services as indicated in client Plan of Care.
• Monitors and evaluates client progress, reassesses client needs and develops further plans of care (every 90 days) based on evaluations. Is available and responds to crisis intervention needs of client.
• Develops and maintains complete, accurate and per Agency timelines, all case record documentation (Plans of Care, discharge summaries, etc.)
• Travels on behalf of client for client needs and services.
• Consults with Program designee weekly to monitor and direct their client service delivery.
• Attends all meetings and court hearings involving clients as assigned.
• Attends all required training's, in-service, as well as keeps current social work licensure.
• Actively participates in supervision with case management coordinator.
• Administer and score Psychological instruments for a population composed of children, adolescents, and adults
• Assess and report client’s level of cooperation and participation in the assessment process
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

Education And Experience

Requires Bachelor Degree in Human Services Field; Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or related human services field; Social Worker License or License eligibility preferred. Prefers 2-3-year experience with youth/young adults with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis; Must have valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with adolescents with mental health diagnosis
• Knowledge of various systems including child welfare, mental health, education, and judicial
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Proficient and accurate documentation
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software
• Ensures accuracy, security, and availability of information
• Knowledgeable in the administration, scoring, and evaluating of testing instruments.