Case Manager-Mobile Crisis Team

Case Manager
- Mobile Crisis Team This position is located at our Crisis Center in Dothan, ALMonday-Friday 8am-5pm with with on-call which may require after hours, weekend, and/or holiday work on site.

POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTION Responsible for providing case management services to seriously mentally ill and/or substance use individuals of the Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or in the community via Mobile Crisis Teams. Position will be responsible for completing and implementing case management plans, working with community partners (law enforcement agencies, etc), and linking individuals with community resources and continuing behavioral health care. Will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records.

Travel will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

Coordinates and provides case management services to individuals within the community via Crisis Mobile Team.

Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow up services for individuals seen through the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Mobile Crisis Team and/or other programs as assigned.

Will work with the Mobile Crisis Therapist to provide contact to individuals and direction in seeking services or placing them in appropriate services to include temporary observation, extended observation, etc.

Responds to crisis intervention emergencies as needed within the facility and/or in the community minimizing self-harm and/or harm to others.

Will work with law enforcement regarding individuals in the CSU and/or community with goals to minimize potential commitment, hospitalization, while providing care in the least restrictive environment.

Complete case management needs assessments and develop a case management plan;

Implement plan by providing case management services. May provide basic living skill, psychoeducation, medication knowledge, etc to those in need.

Advocate individual’s needs with community providers and provide linkage to community services;

Monitor progress of individuals and provide follow-up services as needed.

Performs administrative functions in support of case load.

Using required case management forms, determines through assessment individual’s assets, deficits and basic needs; reviews needs and individual’s progress on a regular basis.

Works with the Mobile Crisis Therapist to coordinate with community agencies and programs, such as half-way houses, Stat Employment Service, VRS and DHR, the delivery of substance use services, etc.

Will serve as part of the clinical treatment team, participating in case staffing sessions as scheduled.

Completes documentation and services in accordance with all requirements of Spectra Care Clinical Policy, including but not limited to Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities. Completes in a timely manner in the EMR system.

Develops and implements case management service plan for individuals.

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 individuals 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 individual and target population as a whole regarding social, and/or economic requirements.

Conduct home visits and/or other visits within the community.

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 individual. If transporting individuals in personal vehicle, must…