Case Manager - Stepping Up Program; Houston

Position: Case Manager - Stepping Up Program (Houston County)

Location: Dothan, AL

Job : 1412

# of Openings: 0

Case Manager - Stepping Up Program (Houston County)

This position will be based in Dothan, AL

Working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Responsible for providing case management services to seriously mentally ill and/or substance use adults who are currently or have been previously hospitalized and/or in the jail systems. Position will be responsible for completing and implementing case management plans with the goal of preventing future hospitalizations and/or incarcerations through linking recipients with community resources and continuing behavioral health care. Will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records.

Some travel may be required within the catchment area.

• Coordinates and provides case management services to recipients in the “Stepping Up” program.
  • Complete case management needs assessments and develop a case management plan;
  • Implement plan by providing case management services in conjunction with county jails and area hospital staff;
  • Advocate recipient’s needs with community providers;
  • Link recipients with community services;
  • Monitor progress of recipients in the program.
• Represents the needs of the persons admitted into the “Stepping Up” program and insures quality services are provided.
  • Participates in and conducts “Stepping Up” related trainings.
  • Complete work in accordance with Spectra Care and “Stepping Up” standards;
  • Participates in meetings of the “Stepping Up” Alliance Task Force.
  • Participates in Spectra Care, county jail, and hospital staff meetings as required.
• Completes needs assessments as required.
  • Using required case management forms, determines through assessment recipient’s assets, deficits and basic needs; reviews needs on a regular basis.
• Develops and implements case management service plan for recipients.
  • Consult with referral source(s);
  • Assist with developing client goals which may include but not limited to personal grooming, skills teaching, medication knowledge, and financial resource assistance, etc.
  • Coordinate service delivery to recipients among appropriate agencies as specified in the service plan.
  • Provide family support and/or basic living skills as needed.
  • Conduct periodic assessment and modification of service plan.
  • Advocate on behalf of recipient and target population as a whole regarding social, and/or economic requirements.
  • Conduct home visits.
  • Provide transportation only when it is a necessity. Ensure all community resources such as family, friends, public transportation and special vehicles are utilized to meet the needs of recipient. If transporting clients in personal vehicle, must maintain additional liability insurance as required.
  • Coordinate care for recipients between agencies and monitor/follow up with the recipient and agency regarding this care.
  • Close cases as appropriate.
  • Meet required productivity level of direct service time.
• Represents the needs of persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder issues.
  • Establish liaison with other community resources;
  • Identify service gaps;
  • Advocate for the individual;
  • Provide transportation as needed and when appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining recipient records in a professional manner and in accordance with all Spectra Care policies and procedures, Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.
  • Ensure privacy and confidentiality of all recipient records in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR and all other applicable state or federal laws.
  • Ensure all written documentation to include but not limited to SUN-R assessments, individualized service plans, etc is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that all records are staffed within standard time frames, with service plan revised as needed and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that all progress notes are completed promptly, written in a professional manner and in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that goals are appropriate, specific, and the focus of…