Case Manager

Description

General Job Summary: The Case Manager maintains an active caseload providing a comprehensive array of therapeutic and case management services to clients and their families/care givers. Goals of the services provided by the Case Manager include actively engaging clients and families/care givers to become involved with the care and treatment of the client, family reunification and/or permanency and the successful achievement of identified goals as defined by Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (“MDCPS”). The Case Manager will also uphold standards set forth by MDCPS, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (“MDMH”), the Mississippi Division of Medicaid ("MDOM"), and the Council on Accreditation (COA). Overall delivery of services shall include conducting visits with clients within their homes, schools and/or MCH Community Counseling Center.

Essential Functions: 

· Oversees individual case work of each client receiving services such as Core Services, Wraparound Facilitation, and/or MYPAC.  

· Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships. 

· Plans and conducts monthly Child and Family Team Meetings, in which the team develops and reviews the youth’s Individualized Service Plan.

· Identifies and monitors the clients’ and families’/care givers’ progress relative to the needs, goals, and objectives identified in the assessments and service plans and discusses any problems encountered by or with the clients in care. 

· Ensures coordination of client services including medical, dental, vision, psychological, psychiatric, or other specialized services. 

· Works with Education Liaison to coordinate youth’s academic and other educational services.

· Completes all required client related documentation, including billing documentation and progress notes (CSS and Case Management).  

· Maintains a working knowledge of MDCPS, MDMH, MDOM, and COA regulations and standards. 

· Submits billing notes within 72 hours.

· Performs related duties as requested by their supervisor.

· Assists administrative staff in ensuring the program meets minimum standards for MDCPS, MDMH and MDOM.  

· Participates in training/in service opportunities provided by the Agency. 

· Attends meetings as directed.

· Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes the health safety of clients and coworkers. 

· Maintains on call responsibilities as directed. 

· Takes initiative to implement good practice and meets licensing and accreditation standards. 

· Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other parts of the agency (i.e., Human Resources, Finance, etc.). 

· Completes assignments in a timely and accurate manner. 

· Is willing to take on additional responsibility in a positive manner. 

· Upholds the mission and values of Methodist Children’s Homes. 

· Completes training necessary to perform position consistent with program and agency staff development plans and identifies training appropriate to this position. 

· Will perform other duties as assigned.