Counsel members with a mental and/or physical disability to assist them with the goal of overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
Guide members in the development of skills and/or strategies for managing problems and triggers to increase relapse prevention and reduce risk
Educate members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, and available community and social resources
Assess members for risk, make quick evaluations for risk, and respond, formulating and performing crisis intervention that ensures the safety of members as necessary
Formulate interventions with internal and external programs that impact members and their ability to maintain in the community, being sensitive to members’ cultural, educational and religious needs
Identify triggers and environmental impediments to members’ progress through interviews and review of records, making reasonable accommodations as necessary
Prepare and maintain all required records, reports, paperwork, and members’ diagnostic records, maintaining confidentiality of members at all times
Use clear and accurate communication skills (both verbal and written) to facilitate communication with the members, members’ family/caregivers, with staff, and treatment team; produce high quality documentation that enables the members to receive the best treatment possible
Collaborate with treatment team members to plan or coordinate care, evaluate members’ medical or physical condition, and to assess members’ needs
Provide appropriate education and information to members’ families in stressful situations to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting members in a way that does not breach confidentiality
Evaluate the mental and physical condition of members via assessments, interviews, review of records, and conferences with other treatment professionals
Arrange for and monitor psychiatric and medical services, supports, social and vocational opportunities, making treatment referrals as appropriate
Assist members in adhering to discharge plan and as necessary, setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, providing support, or other tasks
Plan, develop, and implement social services and activities ensuring that all members’ activities comply with relevant legal and professional standards
Plan and coordinate discharge from care and treatment facilities as necessary
Understand local, State, and Federal programs that impact members’ ability to self sustain in the community and functions in compliance with all related policies, procedures, and regulations
Use working knowledge of Social Security benefits and public assistance programs to benefit members
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problems in a proactive and timely manner
Demonstrate compassion and understanding for people dealing with potentially life-threatening situations and be able to assess serious issues, such as the potential for suicide
React immediately, yet calmly, to crisis situations and quickly build rapport with members
Respond to inquiries and/or resolve concerns from members, caregivers, agencies, or members of the community; inform staff of opportunities to address and resolve problems reported by members
Regularly complete and submit documentation of services provided including accurately completing all case notes in a professional, timely manner
Effectively liaise and collaborate, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues regarding members’ needs and wellbeing
Provide coverage for Hospital Coordinators at local hospitals on an as needed basis; meeting with potential Members, liaising with hospital staff, enrolling Members into the program, and completing paperwork necessary for enrollment.
Requirements
2-4 years of relevant experience in the behavioral health field providing case management, counseling, and/or crisis intervention
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, or other behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of community resources, social determinants of health, mental health and/or substance use disorders/disabilities, trauma-informed care, recovery/resiliency-oriented services, benefits, and social issues.
Knowledge of benefits including, but not limited to, SSDI, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, LTC Medicaid, LTC, STD, LTD, Food Stamps, and Housing Vouchers.
Excellent computer skills and experience with Google Suite software and Microsoft Office software.
Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong sense of urgency.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
case managementcounselingcrisis interventionassessmentsdocumentationrisk evaluationintervention formulationproblem-solvingmultitaskingknowledge of benefits
Soft skills
communication skillscompassionunderstandingrapport buildingdetail-orientedability to work in fast-paced environmentstrong sense of urgency
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in psychologyBachelor’s Degree in social work