What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Harbor Brand?
Harbor is currently looking to add a Case Manager to our mental health team in Bowling Green. This position provides professional care to children and youth experiencing serious emotional disturbances (SED), adults experiencing a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD), and their families.
Position is full time.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 years of experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or closely related behavioral/mental health field preferred.
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
- Must successfully complete required training, before services are rendered, in basic competencies including, at a minimum, an understanding of mental illness or substance use disorder treatment and recovery, psychiatric and substance use disorder symptoms and their impact on functioning and behavior; how to therapeutically engage a person with mental illness or a person in substance use disorder treatment and recovery;; crisis response procedures; an understanding of the community behavioral health system, social service systems, criminal justice system and other healthcare systems; de-escalation techniques and understanding how your own behavior can impact the behavior of others.
- Must successfully demonstrate the basic competencies listed above, as determined by your supervisor’s review, within 90 days of hire.
- When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and be deemed insurable through Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
- CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which may include, but is not limited to: activity/progress notes, ISPs, DPS logs, incident report forms and any other forms necessary to document services.
- Assesses client needs and formulates a strength-based ISP in conjunction with the client, family and/or significant others.
- Crisis prevention & intervention
- Provides support, education and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
- Monitors clients to identify and minimize effects of psychiatric symptoms.
- Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks.
- Coordinates indicated evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers.
- Coordinates and monitors all services identified in the ISP.
- Provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources.
About Harbor:
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Why Work for Harbor?
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!