Case Manager - Mental Health Services coordinates the overall plan of care for patients with mild to moderate emotional and behavioral problems. Oversees patient evaluation and treatment planning, and monitors patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Being a Case Manager - Mental Health Services acts as a liaison between patient/family and service delivery personnel to ensure patients are being effectively treated. Typically requires a master's degree in social work or equivalent. Additionally, Case Manager - Mental Health Services typically requires a State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Case Manager - Mental Health Services occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Case Manager - Mental Health Services typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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A Little About Us:
Potomac Community Services has been serving individuals with mental health needs in person and in community for almost 25 years! Literally meeting people where they are and working alongside them, has developed our passion for true, client led community work helping people achieve their goals and achieve sustainable independence.
About the Job:
Let's start by saying we want to hear from you! Below is an accurate description of the job for hire but with limited space, it isn't exhaustive. If you have questions about other considerations, please don't hesitate to contact us!
The role of a Mental Health Care Coordinator is to work with youth (ages 5-21) and their caregivers to identify needs and goals that will strengthen the family and the youth's future. Areas of focus include education, mental health, physical health, economic needs, and positive social development. Youth and families are met with weekly on average and work towards these goals together in the community where the needs are as well as in the family home itself. Staff transport clients when needed to make sure important connections to community resources are successful. The combined efforts of the care coordinator and the informed, client led approach, deliver some of the best outcomes in the field of human service work. It's challenging work for sure, but the outcomes and rewards of changing generational cycles and improving the quality of lives in our communities outshines everything else.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
At Potomac Community Services, we embrace workplace diversity. We believe that diversity drives richer insights, fuels innovation, and creates better outcomes. We are committed to attracting and developing an engaged and inclusive workforce. Team members from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives are crucial to the Potomac Community Services mission of influencing generations. Individuals seeking career opportunities at Potomac Community Services are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting from $48,174.88 and up (depending on applicant's experience and education)
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