Blended Case Manager
On-siteAltoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Conduct blended case management for adults and children with serious mental illness, promoting independence by linking clients to community resources and monitoring service delivery. Complete progress notes after every visit, develop written service plans within one month of intake, and perform regular chart audits with the supervisor. Act as an advocate to resolve service access issues and coordinate with treatment teams to address crisis contacts and stressors. Utilize the Environmental Matrix tool to assess client strengths and needs, determine service levels, and evaluate progress through home and community visits. Maintain 24/7 on-call availability for psychiatric emergencies, rotating weekly, and complete weekly encounter forms and discharge documents with aftercare plans.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling or education
- be a registered nurse
- a high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and 2 years of experience in direct contact with mental health consumers
- a high school diploma and 5 years of mental health direct care experience in public or private human services with employment as an intensive case management staff person prior to April 1, 1989
- Demonstrated ability to skillfully communicate and engage with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis collaboratively
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of community resources and the ability to obtain resources and services to assist clients receiving Blended Case Management services
- Planning, organizing, time management, and coordinating skills to ensure proper provision of services to the client
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at times with or without assistance
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing and moving
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation
- Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check – Criminal History
- Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints
- Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
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