Behavioral Health Case Manager - FL Parish at Easter Seals Tennessee Inc

Slidell, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Housing First Approach, Crisis Intervention, Goal Setting, Resource Linkage, Discharge Planning, Clinical Coordination, Outcome Data Collection, Patient Assessment, Community Networking

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Assesses for immediate and long-term service needs. Will apply the Housing First approach to serving people with housing and other service needs. Screens persons for eligibility for services and/or benefits. Assists where needed. Assists an individual with goal-setting Identifies barriers to services and seeks to eliminate them where possible Facilitates linkages to services and interfaces with external service agencies Assists with applications for various services/resources Helps to facilitate transportation to required service appointments Will engage high-risk individuals (due to suicidal or homicidal thoughts/behaviors, history of hospitalizations, and/or history of addiction or risky substance use) with a focus on successfully linking them to needed higher levels of care Participates in clinical staffing and other clinical team meetings to provide updates on care and to coordinate care with other disciplines Utilize consumer care resource funding to help people meet needs that are directly related to the treatment plan Actively works with program clinicians and engages individuals in the process of developing and implementing discharge plans, with a focus on ensuring that service connections are in place Networks with community service organizations to create partnerships that can be utilized during the discharge planning process Will attempt to engage the highest-risk individuals in wellness checks for at least one year after the initial intervention Will collect, and report outcome data as part of routine wellness checks with service recipients Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field. Must have reliable transportation. Easterseals Louisiana is a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment and random drug tests will be administered. Will be required to pass Easterseals Louisiana background check PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without reasonable accommodations: The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file, and retrieve written documents, and communicate with others on the phone and in person. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items. Ability to move independently within the facility and community. Must be able to travel and meet with participants. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.

Responsibilities

The role involves assessing immediate and long-term service needs for high-risk individuals using the Housing First approach. Responsibilities include facilitating linkages to external services, coordinating care with clinical teams, and developing discharge plans.