Caseworker I -ATCM

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? If you have a passion for helping others, then the Lycoming- Clinton MH/ID Program is interested in talking to you! This is entry level professional social service position is assigned to the Adult Targeted Case Management (TCM)Unit of the Lycoming-Clinton MH/ID Program and will follow the Community Based Model.
Employees in this classification participate in formal and informal agency training programs which provide knowledge of the methods, procedures, rules, and regulations necessary to perform social service and Case management services.
Case management services will be available to the consumer 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through an on-call rotation during the evening and weekend hours.
This Case Manager’s work is performed under close supervision, but as knowledge and skills are acquired, more latitude in judgment and decision making is permitted.
This position will be supervised by the Adult Case Management Supervisor.
*Essential Functions* _An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
_ · Participates in completing a strength-based assessment within one month of opening a case to assess a consumer’s medical, family, social, physical, and educational history, to determine what led to a TCM referral.
Review and update/revise according to Community Care Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (CCBHMCO) and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) requirements.
· Complete the Environmental Matrix with consumers to open the TCM case.
Review and update/revise according to Community Care Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (CCBHMCO) and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) requirements.
· Participates in preparing a strength-based goal plans for every consumer within one month of opening a case and review and update/revise according to Community Care Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (CCBHMCO) and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) requirements.
· Prepare and develop with the consumer a crisis plan that they will retain a copy of and be encouraged to use when necessary.
Review and update/revise according to Community Care Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (CCCHMCO) and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) requirements.
· Plan interagency services based on strengths of the consumer and include any activities which are necessary to help the consumer in the home, and to become integrated into his/her community.
· Assist the consumer in building a support network in the community and for themselves.
· Complete all Agency mandated trainings within six months of employment.
· Utilize community resources to include assistance for the consumer in identifying and accessing needed services and entitlements.
Assist in learning to access these community resources and gain transportation to these resources.
· Assist the consumer in building a support network and develop linkages with resources.
* Maintain coordination and brokering with other providers.
* Monitor service delivery and assure continuity of care in the mental health system and among other serving systems.
· Assist in implementing creative strategies to assist the consumer in gaining access to resources and required services identified in the treatment or service plan.
· Provide services on site of their natural occurrence, such as the home, community, or the office.
· Assist with any psychiatric hospitalization or residential facility placement such as CRR or PCH.
· Documentation of billable contacts will be put into applicable State and/or Joinder computer systems within 5 working days of the contact.
Maintain a minimum average of 20 units per workday.
· Participate in individual and group casemanagement discussions to develop strategies.
· Complete the Environmental Matrix with consumers at least once every six months and when needs change to determine level of case management required.
· Provide on-call coverage as scheduled.
· Attend regularly scheduled staff trainings to further develop skills.
Perform other duties as needed to complete program objectives.
· Case manager will respond to all calls to consumer’s providers as soon as possible.
They will represent the Agency in a professional manner.
They will accommodate the provider’s request and recommendation in the interest of the consumer.
They will coordinate care with all community provider’s that the consumer is involved with.
*Physical Activities* _The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position.
_ · Communicate effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.
· Input and gather data on a computer.
· Proofread documents accurately.
· Understand oral and written information · Move and relocate work related items and, if applicable, assist clients with personal items without assistance.
· Provide transportation to consumersin emergency.
· Enter, exit and move about multiple residential and office settings · Travel to consumer’s homes/residences at least once every three months in order to serve and meet their needs in their own environments as appropriate.
More often if documented safety and health concerns.
· Operate standard office machines.
This is a Civil Service position and is subject to Civil Service Rules.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $43,160.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Social work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person