Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in North Dakota

MISSION OF ORGANIZATION

We promote independence and an enhanced quality of life for adults with serious mental illness.

OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATION

Prairie Harvest Mental Health provides community and facility based services to vulnerable adults. Quality of life is greatly enhanced through improved living environment, access to services and programs and the opportunity for employment.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position acts as the Skills Trainer/Behavior Modification Specialist for the agency. This position is responsible for providing skills training to the agency’s clients in the program under the direction of a licensed provider. This position serves as a member of an integrated team. Position functions to provide assistance to individuals to aid in the development of individual skills to improve quality of life and promote independent living in the community, while making changes toward recovery and management. Services will be provided in-person. Position will provide community-based services in the client's preferred location.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

· Responsible for role-specific direct services in adherence to productivity standards and in accordance with agency standards.

· Provide both individual and group skills training using evidence-based interventions. This service provides individuals with needed and desired skills to improve functional impairments affected by the individual’s behavioral health diagnoses and symptoms to meet rehabilitation goals.

· Skills Training will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Teaching, through individual or group sessions, skills to lessen the functional impairment caused by behavioral health symptoms and increase independence in home and community.
• A systematic series of instructional activities include a mixture of education, confirmation and demonstration of learned skills and capacity for observed learning over time to ensure lasting results that translate to the living environment.
• Conducting scheduled and as needed functional assessment to determine if additional interventions and/or services are needed.
• Assisting with service planning, to include teaching individuals self-advocacy to ensure person-centered service plans.
• Assisting with crisis intervention services by phone or in-person to ensure safety of individual, staff, and others; contact law enforcement and other emergency personnel as needed.

· Assist in the development and periodic revision of the Integrated Service Plan. (This plan is reviewed and updated at least every three months to reflect the accomplishments and changing needs.)

· Complete all documentation in accordance with agency standards including documentation in an electronic health record and creating a charge slip; this includes, but is not limited to, content expectations and timeliness standards.

· Report to the Director of Clinical Services for guidance and problem solving.

· Attend supervision, consultation, and training as directed and as required to maintain ability to provide Skills Training services.

· Provides Targeted Case Management Services and follows the duties assigned for this service.

· Eighty percent of this position may be working in the field with clients.

· Provide necessary documentation of incidents regarding clients.

· Attend Prairie Harvest Mental Health staff meetings and other staff meetings as needed per client assigned.

· Maintain availability to be on-call on a rotation basis.

· Other duties as assigned.

BASIC WORK EXPECTATIONS

· Adhere to current laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, and professional ethics.

· Work as part of the team.

· Maintain a positive attitude.

· Use courtesy and respect in all interactions.

· Maintain a well-organized work area with a business-like appearance.

· Use effective communication techniques to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and customers.

· Be responsive to requests for service and assistance from all customers.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Remain flexible in work assignments and schedule.

· Actively pursue professional growth and development opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and sit.
• Ability to use hands/fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Most physical demands require repetitive movement.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 35 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, child development and family science, human services or communication disorders. Or a bachelors' degree in one of the above fields and two years of work experience in the respective discipline. Or a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW). Official transcripts and degrees are required at the time of employment offer, copies may be submitted with application or interview.

· Behavior Modification Attestation Form may be required based on degree and licensure.

· Knowledge of the principle concepts needed to perform and/or direct duties related to the care and treatment of the mentally ill.

· High degree of interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with, motivate and/or facilitate behavioral changes in others.

· Knowledge of development and dynamics of family and human interactions.

· Knowledge of local resources available to clients in the community.

· Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the Mental Health Technicians activities in a manner conductive to the benefit of the client.

· Working knowledge of community services.

· Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office programs

· Knowledge of Medicaid Programs.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

· CPR & First Aid Certification

· Valid Driver’s License/Insurable Driving Record

· Defensive Driving

· Review and comply with competencies for standards of practice in The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person