Case Manager, Child and Adolescent

JOB TITLE:

Child and Adolescent Services Case Manager

Gulf Bend Regional Plaza, 6502 Nursery Drive, Suite 100, Victoria TX 77904

$18.47/HR EEOC CODE:
Professional FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

Fulltime;
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Provides case management, skills training, and medication training to children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and services to the primary caregiver or LAR, in the school, community and/or clinic.

Required:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services or is a registered nurse. (Social, behavioral, and human services are psychology; social work; medicine; nursing; rehabilitation; counseling, sociology; human development; physician's assistant; gerontology; education psychology; special education; early childhood intervention; or early childhood education.) Preferred:
At least six months' experience in providing mental health services to adults, children and adolescents.

BA/BS in field specified above or licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.

• Completes TRR assessment in accordance with Center policy and HHSC. Initial TRR assessments are completed within 7 days of assignment and must be updated at least two weeks prior to expiration for continuity of care.
• Formulates a Recovery Plan to identify the appropriate skill areas, frequency and duration of services to be provided in conjunction with the consumer/families and based upon the TRR assessment according to TAC code, HHSC Contract, and Center policy.
• Provides authorized Case Management services to consumers and their support according to the Recovery Plan developed using independent clinical judgment in accordance with Medicaid Rule, HHSC Contract, and UM Guidelines.
• Provides ninety-five percent (95%) of services in the consumers' natural environment (including at home, school, and community).
• Submits treatment recommendations through Utilization Review based on clinical necessity per supervisor review.
• Submits all documentation in electronic healthcare record (EHR) including forms, services, disclosures, telephone contacts etc. within two (2) business days.
• Meets productivity standard.
• Uses assigned curriculums effectively and according to fidelity when providing skills training.
• Tracks and manages caseload to avoid expiration of Consumer's required documents and forms to avoid lapses in services.
• Actively participates in all team meetings and supervisions as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of case management services, and appropriately addressing concerns and other requests as needed.

Abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job:
Walking, Operating office equipment, Standing, Operating motor vehicle, Light lifting ( under 15 lbs), Sitting, Ability to see, Identify colors, Twisting, Light carrying (under 15 lbs), Hearing (with aid), Ability to write, Climbing stairs, Ability to count, Ability to read, Simple grasping, Ability to tell time.

Work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job:
Travel by car 50% of time, Outside, Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive humidity, Slippery/uneven walking surfaces, Working closely with others, Working alone.

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• Program Specific:
  Knowledge of child development and mental health. Ability to engage children and families in treatment. Use sound judgment in the release of information as evidenced by lack of complaints or consumer rights findings.
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with strong organizational skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Task management:
  Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently and to handle multiple priorities in a confidential environment. Accomplishes 95% of assigned tasks with minimal…