Targeted Case Manager

Targeted Case Manager Pompano Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $20 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Accounting systems Spanish Bachelor's degree in social work Phone communication Word processing Basic math Bachelor's degree in psychology Local agency collaboration Patient advocacy English Mid-level Schedule management Quality assurance audits Bachelor's degree Case management Decision making Counseling Care plan development Psychology Discharge planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Marriage & Family Therapy Patient progress monitoring Social Work Care coordination Documentation review Communication skills Community resource coordination Client interaction via phone calls Database software proficiency Full Job Description Banyan Health Systems has been serving Miami-Dade and Broward Counties since 1970. We provide quality, individualized care to each of our patients. Our system of integrated health services brings together specialized psychiatric care, primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and an extensive program of residential and outpatient substance abuse & behavioral health services under one umbrella. At Banyan Health Systems, we believe when individuals are healthy and strong, our communities are better for it. We are currently looking for individuals who share our mission of integrating primary and behavioral health care while providing access to all individuals. We focus on providing quality and compassionate care in order to assist our patients in living their best life. We are dedicated to the endless pursuit of excellence and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect. If you share these beliefs and want to join us to make a difference, please take some time to read the post below.

Summary:

The Targeted Case Manager shall provide case management services as directed by the Targeted Case Management Supervisor/Director of Case Management, which shall include assisting clients in gaining access to needed financial and insurance benefits, employment, medical, social, education, assessment of functional abilities and needs, and other services. These support services include working with the client and his/her natural support system to develop and implement the service plan. It also includes follow-up to determine the status of services and the effectiveness of activities related to the successful implementation of the service plan toward enhancing the recipient's inclusion in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Developing, Implementing and Reviewing the Service Plan, as well as working with the client and family to address issues related to the services. Services where the family is involved must be clearly directed to meeting the identified needs of the client. Linking and facilitating with appropriate services and resources identified in the service plan. Advocating for the acquisition of services and resources necessary to implement the service plan. Coordinating the delivery of services as specified in the service plan, with the help of the client, his/her family and his/her natural support system. Monitoring service delivery to evaluate client's progress. Arranging for and coordinating after care services upon discharge from a residential or inpatient facility when discharge planning is not covered by the facility's per diem. Demonstrates knowledge of the Medicaid manual and all updated revisions. Completes ongoing chart audits to ensure compliance and quality assurance of services provided. Demonstrates knowledge of DSM-IV and DSM-V. Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing community resources as supportive services. Serving as a liaison for the client, family, referral source and other social service agencies. Ability to report to work as scheduled, in a timely fashion and will an attitude have oriented toward service. Presents in a professional manner in the community, in person, on telephone and in written communication including times of extreme stress and when others are upset.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling or related field with at least 1-year experience working with the specific population they are applying to work with (i.e. adults with serious mental illness) Must complete an AHCA approved mental health targeted case management training within 3 months of initially supervising case managers. Must have knowledge and must comply with state and federal statutes, rules and policies that affect the target population. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of the discipline.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish (or other languages) helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Agility to effectively communicate information both orally and written on one-to-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Must be organized and able to schedule workload appropriately without hindrance to client appointments etc.

DECISION MAKING

Must be able to work independently with competent decision making using established criteria and guidelines.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Potential exposure to violent situations and exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Pompano Beach, FL 33060 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Pompano Beach, FL 33060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person