Case Manager, Community Based Family Therapy

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services, the Qualified Mental Health Specialist, Community-Based Family Therapy (QMHS-CBFT) delivers mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in home, school, and community settings. The QMHS-CBFT supports clients with emotional or behavioral challenges by promoting stability, independence, and improved functioning. The QMHS-CBFT connects individuals and families to community resources, including transportation as needed, and advocates for client needs. Using a client-centered, strengths-based approach, this position engages clients in treatment, coordinates care across systems and supports those at risk for out-of-home placement or psychiatric hospitalization. The QMHS-CBFT builds strong, collaborative relationships with clients, families, and Signature Health team members.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED _____

• Diligently develop, prepare, and present treatment program materials to clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide reliable, clinically appropriate transportation to clients for medical/behavioral health appointments, community resources, and other essential services, ensuring safety, professionalism, and punctuality.
• Maintain clear communication and professional boundaries with all clients.
• Act as a subject matter expert in developing support networks and serve as a family advocate by coordinating with social service agencies.
• Identify client and family strengths and needs to support the development and implementation of Care Plans, Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Summaries, Safety Plans, and Risk Assessments.
• Encourage, monitor, and follow up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
• Collaborate effectively with the client's treatment team and participate in regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate care.
• Create an outstanding experience for adult and child clients by connecting them to needed educational, medical, vocational, housing, and daily living resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services in the community as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with inpatient units to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation in accordance with Medicaid, OhioMHAS, CARF, and agency standards.
• Participate in community outreach, quality assurance, utilization review, and all assigned staff meetings and development programs.
• Complete all required compliance training and meet agency productivity and documentation expectations.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures, including HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and efficiency in alignment with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in related social services or criminal justice field preferred.
• Valid unencumbered Ohio driver's license and proof of driver's insurance required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 3+ years of previous case management experience providing service to criminal justice populations or relevant experience preferred.
• CDCA preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community resources.
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care, ability to assist client in obtaining residential, detox, and supported housing services in the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.