Case Manager, High-Risk Monitoring at Middle Flint Community Service Board

Americus, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Suicide Prevention, Case Management, Evidence-Based Practices, Safety Planning, Risk Assessment, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Care Coordination, Interagency Collaboration, Documentation, Productivity Standards, Computer Literacy, Behavioral Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders

Industry

Description

Minimum Entry Salary *: Based Upon Experience Location: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, and Macon Counties Services Area/Programs: Case Management Description of Duties: The role of the High-Risk Monitoring Case Manager is to utilize evidence-based suicide prevention strategies and practices for Middle Flint virtual clients who are identified as high risk for suicide. While access to ongoing care is sought, HRM Case Manager will monitor for suicide risk within forty-eight (48) hours after the safety plan has been developed through direct face to face contact, and then weekly until the individual is safely established in care. The HRM Case Manager will monitor each individual by telephone, in person, or using technology (i.e. email or text), checking for consumer safety at each contact to assess level of suicide risk and imminent danger. Monitoring for suicide will involve use of evidence-based tools, to include the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the Safety Plan or other evidence-based tools. The HRM Case Manager will also coordinate care to ensure that clients have appropriate follow-up to outpatient appointments as well as ensure that there are appropriate resources in place so that the individuals' established individual recovery plan (IRP) is followed. Participates in Treatment Team Meetings and collaborates with various interagency departments and/or other community resources as needed in order to help with stabilizing the individual. The HRM Case Manager may be required to complete Housing surveys for those individuals that are having difficulty with stable residency which may be causing mental distress. This Case Manager will be required to complete no less then (2) contacts with individuals per month, with at least (1) contact being face to face and (1) contact as collateral. This should occur for no less than 4 months with ongoing services as determined by the needs of the client. All documentation should be completed according to the agency policy. HRM Case Manager will be responsible for meeting the productivity standards of no less than 55% or higher each month. Transporting individuals served is a requirement. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field. Must have a valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License. Must be computer literate. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with individuals with Behavioral AND/OR Substance Abuse Disorders. Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans) Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford. Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration. An Equal Opportunity Employer Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office. * ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will utilize evidence-based suicide prevention strategies to monitor high-risk virtual clients, conducting direct contact monitoring within 48 hours of safety plan development and weekly thereafter to assess suicide risk and imminent danger. This role also involves coordinating care, ensuring follow-up to outpatient appointments, and collaborating with interagency departments to support the client's recovery plan.