Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in Lakewood, OH

About us

Brighter Tomorrow Community Services is a behavioral health agency founded in Cleveland, Ohio that provides counseling, therapy, and case management services to individuals and families.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing case management work to facilitate the treatment plan for clients referred for services. The primary role of a case manager is managing an assigned caseload to provide Community Psychiatric Services Treatment (CPST) and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) based on medical necessity, consistent with clinical recommendation and client needs.  

Core Responsibilities of the Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist: 

• Top-notch time management skills and interest to utilize evidence-based approaches to mental health care.
• Advocate for client entitlements/benefits
• Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies when needed 

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment

• Monitor client’s behavior in relation to treatment plan goals and clients’ needs 

• Review information on clients’ medical records i.e. assessment and treatment recommendation

• Provide behavioral, case management, and/or skill building interventions that are identified on clients’ individual treatment plan
• Practice within the scope of position

• Responds appropriately to mental health emergency situations and adheres to crisis intervention protocol 

• Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies 

• Check electronic correspondence daily and submit responses to administrative requests within 24-48 hours 

• Submit billing and other related paperwork within 24-48 hours

• Documents all service contacts on a timely basis including consultation with other relevant professionals, documents any changes on treatment plan and maintains the case records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards and requirements 

• Participate in staff meetings and trainings 

• Attend supervision sessions with Clinical Director

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or the agency's Chief Executive Officer

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44115