TCOOMMI ICM Case Manager

POSITION TITLE:

TCOOMMI-ICM Case Manager WORKSITE

LOCATION:

Gulf Bend Regional Plaza, 6502 Nursery Drive, Suite 100, Victoria TX 77904 STARTING PAY: $18.69/HR EEOC CODE:
Professional FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt SHIFT:
Fulltime;
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides intensive case management services to offenders with severe and persistent mental illness who are on adult criminal justice supervision (probation or parole) within our service area with the goal of reducing recidivism and successful completion of probation or parole through management of mental health related problems.

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.)

At least six months' experience in providing mental health services to adults, children and adolescents; work experience within jail setting.

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

2.Provides Intensive Case Management services to offenders according to the recovery plan, TCOOMMIICM PGPs, and Medicaid Rule.

3.Ensure each offender receivesa minimum of3.5 face-to-face hours of service per month to include services provided by case manager, nursing, psychiatrist, and benefits specialists.

4.Provides ninety-five percent (95%) of intensive case management services in the consumers' natural environment.

5.Submits treatment recommendations through

Utilization Review based on medical necessity.

6.Documents services collaboratively according to Medicaid Rule andTCOOMMIPGP's.

7.Complete all paperwork according to Medicaid Rule and Center policy.

8.Submitsdocumentation of services within 2 business days of service delivery.

9.Worksin collaboration with the supervising officer to help stabilize mental health symptoms and reduce the risk of recidivism.

10.Facilitatesquarterly Interdisciplinary Team meetings with offender, Case Manager, supervisingofficer, and program director/designee.

11.Submitsincident reports to TCOOMMI within contract required time frames.

Walking, Operating office equipment, Standing, Operatingmotor vehicle, Light lifting (under 15 lbs), Sitting, Ability to see, Identifycolors, Light carrying (under 15 lbs), Hearing (with aid), Ability to write, Abilityto count, Ability to read, Simple grasping, Ability to tell time.

Travel by car 50% of time, Outside,Inside, Working closely with others, Working alone.

• Programspecific:
  Responsible for completing assessments, recovery planning, and effective coordination of appropriate community services. Works closely with the criminal justicesystem and acts as liaison between offenders and supervising officers. Requires travel within the service counties.
  
  Meets multiple deadlines and reporting requirements. Services will be provided in the community or clinic and will include at least one monthlycontact with the assigned supervising officer.
• Task management:
  
  Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently and to handle multiple priorities in a confidential environment. Must have strong attention to detail. Ability toplan and schedule work and implement directives without constantsupervision. Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directiveswithout constant supervision. Must havegood organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills:
  Interacts with employees' contractors, customers, community, family members, referral sources,governmental sponsoring and funding entities, program auditors, advocacy groups, and the media. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of staff to accomplish the efficient operation of the program by assisting coworkers, as necessary, to meet client needs and contract requirements with no verified complaints. Ability to work cooperatively and productivelywith supervisors, individuals, co-workers, and groups of people at all levelsof activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
  
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and thepublic using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Customer service:
  Demonstrates appropriateresponsiveness to internal/external customer needs.
• Dress code:
  Adherence to Center Dress Code to present a professional appearance and conduct whenrepresenting the Center.
• Fleet:
  Completes fleet checklist as required. Reports allfleet problems directly to the Program…