Care Manager Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Care Manager AltaPointe Health – 3.0

Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$44.2K – $56K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Crisis intervention Behavior management Working with people with developmental disabilities Management Working with people with disabilities Mid-level Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Discharge planning Human Services Cultural diversity counseling Documentation review

Full Job Description Responsibilities:

Primary Job Functions:

Care coordination Responsibilities Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs and strengths utilizing the CANS Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services based on the CANS Develops Individualized Service Plan (ISP) within 30 of first face-to-face Provides appropriate linkage to community resources Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed in the CANS Advocates on behalf of the consumers to secure community resources Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of care coordination. Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies Supervision and Consultation Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Actively works to enhance knowledge and skills Clinical Record Keeping Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive CANS assessments Documents measurable and specific goals in the individualized service plan Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, ISP goals addressed and services provided Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals Documents legibly Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists consumers and visitors as needed Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm to consumers and families

Case Load Management:

Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs Meets AltaPointe productivity standards Administrative and Other Related Duties as

Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures Attends to required in-service training and other workshops

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field or social work program. Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record. Knowledge in child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the child/adolescent population Basic knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities in the child/adolescent population Basic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issues Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of effects of trauma including physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues Knowledge of available community resources Certified by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health to provide child/adolescent care coordination Certified to administer the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment)