Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in Portsmouth, OH

Job Description: Assist adults diagnosed with either severe mental illness (SMI) substance use disorder (SUD) or co-occurring disorders in gaining needed access to medical, social, educational and other support services within and outside the agency.

Role and Responsibilities

• Advocate for, coordinate and link participants to needed services and resources.
• Identify barriers for accessing services and resources and a plan to address challenges to encourage participants’ independence and self-efficiency.
• Visit participants in their homes or in the community which may not be handicap accessible.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a case load.
• Provide established number of billable services per month as designated on job plan.
• Complete data collection.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with medical records guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelors of Arts or Science Degree in any of the behavioral sciences from accredited institution required. Behavioral Sciences include psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, and human services.
• One (1) year of experience in performing case management services or working in the behavioral health field, post degree.
• Master’s degree in behavioral science may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.
• Willingness to obtain required Targeted case management (TCM) certification.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of visiting participants in their own home which may not be handicapped accessible.
• Capable of operating a motor vehicle

Special Requirements

• Travel required.

Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.