SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Case Manager position will be responsible for providing direct support and assistance in case management to the residents participating in the program(s) and maintenance of residents daily records. The Case Manager will provide support to the Program Director. . This position will be responsible for performing all job duties and descriptions according to program policies and procedures.
EXAMPLE JOB FUNCTIONS
Ability to work with youth and/or their families in a changing setting which may include transitional care and aftercare outreach.Coordinate (Campus) client acceptance: within 24 hours review referral packet and discuss with clinical team, set up interview and participate in interview with referral coordinator, discuss outcome with clinical team and communicate with collaterals regarding the acceptance of the client.Coordinate (TLP) acceptance of client and transportation to the program.Complete all intake paperwork within 8 hours of arriving (immediate needs assessment, have all releases signed, all med documentation in place, including MAR’s, orders, prescriptions, safety plan, signing placement agreement, mental health status form, review program policies and expectations and ensure collaterals have sent all of the clients documents.Review safety plan and mental health status form with a clinician within 8 hours of intake.Maintain all appropriate records according to Caring Together, EEC and Youth Services standards and guidelines.Complete 72 hour treatment plan with an LPHA signature, ensure youth readiness assessment-YRAT is completed within 20 days of intake and singed by DCF & Client. Complete Bio-Phsyc Social within 30 days of intake-obtain LPHA signature, Complete initial 30 day treatment plan with LPHA signature (by 30 day)Coordinate treatment team reviews, complete updates to treatment plan and obtain signatures. Required every 60 days ( 90-120 etc)Complete CANS (child assessment needs and strengths) assessment within 30 days. Update Safety Plans every 30 days or as needed. (use as documentation training with staff).Update YRAT every 6 months.( utilize staff to support completion)Complete Risk Assessment as needed.For a complete list of job functions, please visit this link.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and at least two years of experience working in a residential setting. Case Manager’s must have the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients’ schedules. Required to pass initial competency evaluation as well as continued assessments of professional development and future trainings. The Case Manger must possess the ability to use collaborative and proactive solutions during behavior management. Qualified candidates must possess strong communication and organization skills and be a willing participant in Centerboard’s multicultural awareness, diversity, equity and inclusion trainings, meetings and philosophy.