Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri has an immediate opening for a Case Manager! We are seeking an individual who is committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is one of the premier behavioral health residential facilities providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adolescents. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients.
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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Provides case management and support services to treatment team to facilitate clinical management of the cases to which assigned. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

A. POSITION SUMMARY: Provides case management and support services to treatment team to facilitate clinical management of the cases to which assigned.

B. SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

C. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

D. WORK DAYS/HOURS: The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles of clinical treatment and social casework of children, adolescents, and families in a mental health and substance abuse setting;

2. Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center.

3. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Human or Social Services Field or an Associates Degree and a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Additional work experience may substitute for individual not having a degree in the required area.

F. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral member of the treatment team, including attendance at program staff meetings, treatment planning meetings and assigned committees.

2. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with the assigned therapist, the Resident Care Coordinator, and doctor to coordinate necessary documentation, discharge planning, therapeutic passes, etc.

3. Demonstrates the ability to, with informed consent, communicate with referral sources or other mental health professionals on progress in treatment of resident and, where appropriate, involves referral sources in treatment planning process to include discharge planning and aftercare plans.

4. Demonstrates the ability to, along with the Primary Therapist, communicate with families concerning the planning and evaluation of therapeutic passes from the facility, and integrate the information concerning the effectiveness of therapeutic passes into treatment planning.

5. Demonstrates the ability to participate in quality management.

6. Demonstrates the ability to work closely with other members of the treatment team to identify the needs of the resident, to include social, legal, family, education etc. and take appropriate action to see that the needs of the residents are being met.

7. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients and visitors.

8. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to organization’s policies/procedures and code of ethics.

9. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any safety concerns/issues to the Safety Officer.

10. Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.

11. Demonstrates the ability to accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner.

12. Demonstrates the ability to provide detailed information about procedures or treatments to family and other caregivers.

13. Demonstrates understanding and respect for cultural and religious beliefs of people served.

14. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.

15. Demonstrates the ability to explain procedures and events in language understood by people served.

16. Demonstrates the ability to respond to people served based on developmental age.

17. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

18. Demonstrates the ability to perform other duties assigned as related to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waynesville, MO 65583: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person