Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in El Paso, TX

Do you want to gain experience working in the field of Social Work or Psychology? 

Do you desire to work with children and/or adults with mental health illness?

Our entry level Case Manager I position provides you the experience you need to grow in the field and learn how to work in the mental health field! 

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, provides ongoing case management services for children/adolescents and adults with mental illness.

• Responsible for direct care to consumers in the clinic, community or in the home.
• Responsible for coordination, planning, and implementation of treatment plans.
• Must attend team meetings and training as directed by supervisor.
• This position requires flexible work hours and must respond to a crisis with patients during assigned hours and consult after hours by phone.
• Must work independently and use good judgment.
• Must be fluent in computer software and tech savvy.
• Must have the ability to set priorities and organize week for success!

Essential functions and responsibilities:·      

• Ensures all patients have current assessments and treatment plans per regulatory requirements and that services are in line and authorized by assessment and treatment plan.
• Monitors assigned caseload.
• Ensures compliance per State rules and standards.
• Promotes awareness of the Organization’s operating practices and upholds Atlantis policies.
• Meets with the team as designated by Chief of PSR.
• Staffs with Clinical Director or Chief of PSR when clinical issues are identified.
• Ensures that minimum hours are met for all patients assigned.
• Complies with 24-hour lag time on all documentation.
  

Specific Equipment and Materials to be used: Personal vehicles may be used for consumer visits; use of company vehicles when possible. Personal laptops and phone may be used as well. Gas stipend provided.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Health field, which includes human services/or behavioral sciences related (psychology, sociology, social work) field from an accredited college or university.

Experience and Training: 0-3 months of successful case management experience in Behavioral Health Services. Prefer bilingual English/Spanish.  Requires a valid driver license with a safe driving record along with proof of a current and valid auto insurance card.

Physical activities/Physical demands: Sitting 2/3 of time. Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel, reach with hands and arms, twist at the waist, push and/or pull less than 1/3 of time. Lift and carry maximum of 35 pounds

Work environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here represent those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.