Clinical Case Manager

Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor for Crisis Services,the Clinical Case Manager works with children ages 5 – 17 in Crisis Services programs at St Joseph’s Villa. Crisis Services includes both the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Clinical Case Manager coordinates the overall services provided to individuals with external agencies and provides targeted discharge linkages for individuals to ensure ongoing stabilization for the next appropriate levelof care.

All aspects of service delivery are to be conducted in alignment with the Crisis Now Model**– No Wrong Door/No Force First approach and systems-based framework with strong collaboration skills with and in support of other services offered by St. Joseph's Villa and the community (partnership with Region
4),All work is performed in accordance with the highest professional ethical standards, and in alignment with Saint Joseph’s Villa mission, values, and guiding principles.

** Crisis Now Model - (allpeoplerequesting services regardless of age, etc. are to briefly be screened and linked through a warm hand-off to appropriate levelof care).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the philosophy and practices of therapeutic programs for the emotionally, behaviorally, and cognitively impaired individual. Knowledge of appropriate methodsof de-escalation and ability to implement those methods appropriately. Knowledge of Medicaid Billing procedures. Able to work effectively with parents or guardians and placing agencies. Excellent verbal communication skills. Proficient in basic mathematics and elementary statistical techniques. Able to organize case load to maximize timeutilizationwith no diminution in quality of service.

Able to appropriately use proprietary software. Able to work effectively ina collaborative, shared leadership environment. Able to be flexible and appropriately handle stressful situations.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm with rotating weekends (1 weekend every 3 weeks)

Salary: $65,000

Work Status: Full-Time Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible formaintainingup to date resource lists and developing partnerships with external parties to ensure effective linkage with a warm hand-off to support crisis stabilization.

Provides intensive case coordination using theHigh-Fidelity Wraparound model for individuals and families in coordination with Community Service Boards(CSB) and other appropriate organization including but not limited toschools, physicians, private providers, etc.to support stabilization upon discharge.

Works collaboratively with the Crisis Servicesteamto provide the highest level of treatment services to individuals and families andprovidenecessary direct careforindividuals.

May conduct referral screenings and consult with crisis services teamtodetermineeligibility for services.

May actas a liaison between tele psych psychiatrist and crisis stabilization teamin order toensure continuity of care.

Works withtreatmentteam to develop action plans and crisis prevention plans based on the family’s prioritized needs.

Works collaboratively with crisis servicesteambased on the Individual’s and family’s prioritized needstoidentifyeffective treatment, develop safety plans,and discharge planning for continuous stabilization upon discharge.

Researches community-based organizations and governmental agencies todeterminewhat resources are available to support the individual’s needs.

Actively links individuals and their families to these identified resources.

Maintains case management documentation.

Compiles information to prepare discharge summary reports of individuals.

Maintains contact with designated family members or guardians and school systems.

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